School absence and achievement in children with isolated orofacial clefts.
Kate J FitzsimonsScott A DeaconLynn P CopleyMin Hae ParkJibby MedinaJan H van der MeulenPublished in: Archives of disease in childhood (2020)
School absence and cleft type are both independently associated with school attainment at 7 years. Children with an isolated cleft, especially when the palate is involved, and those with high levels of school absence may benefit from increased support addressing their educational needs.