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Nasopharyngoscopic Evaluation of Velopharyngeal Closure During Speech

Nasopharyngoscopy is a test that involves viewing the back of the nose and throat. This test uses a small tube-light camera, called an endoscope, to view this area while the child speaks.

Education and Training

Nationwide Children's Hospital Education is home to numerous ACGME accredited and other medical and surgical Graduate Medical Education (GME) programs.

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Swallowing Disorders

A swallowing disorder can result in aspiration or food “going down the wrong pipe.” Aspiration can place a child at a higher risk for respiratory/pulmonary issues.

Provider

Julie C Yeater

Julie Yeater, AuD, CCC-A, is a pediatric audiologist treating patients at Nationwide Children’s - Toledo. She has worked in pediatrics for over 26 years, including screening the hearing of high risk infants, serving as the UNHS coordinator for the largest birthing hospital in northwest Ohio as well as several state workgroups for infant and pediatric hearing loss identification and testing. Julie graduated from Miami University with her bachelor’s degree in speech pathology and audiology, received her master’s degree from Miami University and completed her postdoctoral training at A.T. Still University. Julie is a guest lecturer for both the University of Toledo and Bowling Green State University and she also serves on a student interest group for OSHLA. She has a clinical interest in electrophysiology, diagnostics and cochlear implants and has helped initiate two cochlear implant programs in northwest Ohio.

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Clinical Therapies

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Westerville Locations

Testing, treatment and care for children and families are closer to you than ever. Nationwide Children’s Hospital’s strong presence in Westerville, including three Close To Home℠ Centers, a Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Center, a Surgery Center and a Child Development and Autism Center, brings a

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Prader Willi Syndrome

Prader-Willi Syndrome is a rare genetic disorder.

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Dyslexia: Helping Kids Who Struggle with Reading, Writing and Spelling

Children who struggle with reading, writing or spelling can be perceived as lacking intelligence or motivation, but they may actually have dyslexia. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability resulting from deficits in phonological awareness, rapid automatic naming, working memory and processing speed.

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Vocal Fold Nodules

Vocal fold or vocal cord nodules are small, non-cancerous growths on your child’s vocal cords. They are often caused by voice abuse. Over time, your child’s repeated misuse of the vocal folds results in soft, swollen spots on each vocal fold.