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Featured Publications
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The use of magnetic resonance imaging for the study of the velopharynx
Mason, K., & Perry, J. (2017). The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the Study of the Velopharynx. Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(5), 35-52. Available free for ASHA Members
Incorporating Velopharyngeal MRI into the Clinical Decision-Making Process
Mason, K. N., Black J (2023). Incorporating Velopharyngeal MRI into the Clinical Decision-Making Process for a Patient Presenting with Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Following a Failed Palatoplasty. The Cleft Palate Craniofacial Journal. Available free for ACPA Members
Effect of motor‐based speech intervention on articulatory placement in the treatment of a posterior nasal fricative
Mason, K. N., Pua, E., & Perry, J. L. (2018). Effect of motor‐based speech intervention on articulatory placement in the treatment of a posterior nasal fricative: a preliminary MRI study on a single subject. International Journal of Language & Communication Disorders, 53(4), 852-863.
Relationship between age and diagnosis on volumetric measures in the cleft and noncleft populations
Mason, K. N., & Perry, J. L. (2016). Relationship between age and diagnosis on volumetric and linear velopharyngeal measures in the cleft and noncleft populations. Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(5), 1340-1345.
Other Publications
How Technology Is Revolutionizing Care for Cleft and Craniofacial Differences
New technological advances are poised to transform treatment and drastically improve patient outcomes. Dr. Mason was interviewed by Laura Hoxworth, discussing our research and impact.10 Common Questions About Cleft/Craniofacial Management Answered
Mason, K., & Paulsgrove, K. (2020). 10 Common Questions About Cleft/Craniofacial Management Answered. Leader LiveSpeech Therapy for Cleft Palate: Assessment and Referrals
Mason, K. (2023). Speech Therapy for Cleft Palate, Part 1: Assessment and Referrals. The Informed SLP.Speech Therapy for Cleft Palate: Intervention Strategies
Mason, K. (2023). Speech Therapy for Cleft Palate, Part 2: Treatment. The Informed SLP.The Informed SLP
Dr. Mason is a sciene writer for The Informed SLP (TISLP) focusing on Pediatric Medical Topics. Dr. Mason's reviews of evidence-based, clinically relevant research for cleft, craniofacial, voice, and resonance topics can be found at TISLP's website.Read our Publications
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Publications with Free Full Text Access
Utilization of 3D MRI for the Evaluation of Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Insertion Site in Patients with Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Mason KN, Riski JE, Williams JK, Jones RA, Perry JL. (2022). The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 55(4), 499–507. [PubMed Central]
Can Dynamic MRI Be Used to Accurately Identify Velopharyngeal Closure Patterns? Perry, J. L., Mason, K., Sutton, B. P., & Kuehn, D. P. (2018). The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 55(4), 499–507. [PubMed Central]
Age-Related Changes Between the Level of Velopharyngeal Closure and the Cervical SpineMason, K. N., Perry, J. L., Riski, J. E., & Fang, X. (2016). The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 27(2), 498–503. [Pubmed Central]
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Publications with Free Full Text Access for SLPs with ASHA or ACPA Membership
To access papers published in the ASHA Journals, log into pubs.asha.org. To access papers published in the Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Journal, sign in to ACPA.
Magnetic Resonance Imaging for Assessing Velopharyngeal Function: Current Applications, Barriers, and Potential for Future Clinical Translation in the United States Mason KN. (2022). Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Journal. [ACPA CPCJ]
Incorporating Velopharyngeal MRI into the Clinical Decision-Making Process for a Patient Presenting with Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Following a Failed Palatoplasty Mason KN & Black JB. (2023). Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Journal. [ACPA CPCJ]
Where is the Care? Identifying the Impact of Rurality on SLP Caseloads and Treatment Decisions for Children with Cleft Palate Mason KN & Kotlarek KJ. (2023). Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Journal. [ACPA CPCJ]
Simulation of Velopharyngeal Biomechanics Identifies Differences in Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Outcomes: A Matched Case–Control Study Tran T, Perry JL, Blemker SS, Mason KN. (2022). Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Journal. [ACPA CPCJ]
Utilization of 3D MRI for the Evaluation of Sphincter Pharyngoplasty Insertion Site in Patients With Velopharyngeal Dysfunction Mason KN, Riski JE, Williams JK, Jones RA, Perry JL. (2021). Cleft Palate/Craniofacial Journal. [ACPA CPCJ]
English-only Treatment of Compensatory Speech Errors in a Bilingual Adoptee with Repaired Cleft Palate: A Descriptive Case Study. Pua E, Mason KN, Perry JL. (2021). American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology. 30(3), 993-1007. [ASHA Journals]
The Effect of Dental and Occlusal Anomalies on Articulation in Individuals with Cleft Lip and/or Cleft Palate Mason, KN. (2020). Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 5(6), 1492-1504. [ASHA Journals]
Academic Education of the Speech-Language Pathologist: A Comparative Analysis on Graduate Education in Two Low Incidence Disorder Areas Mason KN, Sypniewski H, Perry JL. (2020). Perspectives of the American Speech-Language and Hearing Association, Special Interest Groups. 5(1), 164-172. [open access] [ASHA Journals]
Changes in the height of velopharyngeal closure relative to the cervical spine from infancy through adolescence in patients with cleft palate Mason, KN, Riski, JE, & Perry, JL. (2017). The Cleft Palate-Craniofacial Journal, 55(4), 508-516. [CPCJ]
The Use of Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) for the Study of the Velopharynx Mason KN & Perry J. (2017). Perspectives of the ASHA Special Interest Groups, 2(5), 35-52. [ASHA Journals] -
Post-Print Publications (Coming Soon!)
The effect of motor-based speech intervention on articulatory placement to treat a posterior nasal fricative: A preliminary MRI study on a single subject Mason KN, Pua E, Perry JL. (2018). International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders. 53(4), 852-863. [Post-Print Available Soon]
Evaluating the Accuracy of Using at Rest Images to Determine the Height of Velopharyngeal Closure Mason KN, Hauhuth K, Perry JL, & Riski JE. (2018). Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 29(5), 1354-1357. [Post-Print Available Soon]
Growth of the Craniofacial Complex and its Relationship to Pierre Robin Sequence Mason KN, Stockstill JW, Perry JL. (2018). International Journal of Child Health and Human Development. 11(3), 269-279. [Post-Print Available Soon]
Relationship Between Age and Diagnosis on Volumetric and Linear Velopharyngeal Measures in the Cleft and Noncleft Populations Mason K & Perry JL. (2016). Journal of Craniofacial Surgery, 27(5), 1340-1345. [Post-Print Available Soon]
Sphincterplasty for Velopharyngeal Insufficiency in the Child Without a Cleft-Palate: Etiologies and Speech Outcomes Golinko MS, Mason K, Nett K, Riski JE, & Williams JK. (2015). The Journal of craniofacial surgery, 26(7), 2067-2071. [Post-Print Available Soon]
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