An otolaryngologist refers a 4 year old child to an SLP six months after a tonsilectomy and adenoidectomy. Following surgery, the child's speech became hypernasal. The SLPs evaluation confirms mild to moderate hypernasailty. If the child has no other speech or language problems, which of the following is the most appropriate course of action for the SLP to take?A. Use behavioral strategies to increase velopharyngeal closure for speechB. Counsel the parents that the hypernasality is likely to resolve in a few weeksC. Counsel the child's preschool teacher about instructional exercises to use to improve speech production in the classroomD. Counsel the parents on ways to reduce hypernasality at home rather than providing any direct treatment.E. refer the child and family to a cleft palate/craniofacial team for further evaluation

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