First Bite: A Speech Therapy Podcast

Fed, Fun, Functional Resources for the Pediatric Speech Pathologist

About the show

Join Speech-Language Pathologist: Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S for First Bite - Fed, Fun and Functional Resources for the Pediatric SLP. Each episode is available for 0.1 ASHA CEU through SpeechTherapyPD.com.

If you're a SLP who has more questions than answers when it comes to treating your medically complex/fragile pediatric patients, this podcast is for you! Michelle offers her own unique insights and interviews colleagues who are experts in their respective fields with the goal of inspiring and illuminating all aspects of diagnosing and treating this unique population.

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Episodes

  • 262: The SLP’s Role in Autism Evaluations

    November 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Lillian Thompson Brown, MS CCC-SLP - Lillian's current research undertakings have been driven by passion from her personal experiences as a younger sibling to an autistic brother. If you, too, have been despairing over the extensive wait times that little ones and their caregivers have to endure in the process of obtaining an ASD diagnosis, then despair no more.

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    261: Strategies from SLPs Breaking Down Barriers to PFD Care

    November 22nd, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guests: Juliet Ochura, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, Kerry Pearl, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, & Jennifer Perez, MS CCC-SLP, CLC - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Juliet, Kerry, and Jennifer, a fabulous trio of colleagues from Boston Medical Center, to discuss all things “Breaking Down Barriers to PFD Care."

  • 260: Implementation Science and AAC: What, How, and Why

    November 15th, 2023  |  1 hr 11 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guests: Rebekah Wada, ABD, CCC-SLP and Megan Israelsen-Augenstein, PhD, CCC-SLP - In the last few years, the field of speech-language pathology has increased its attention on the understanding and use of implementation science. But what is implementation science?

  • 259: The Importance of Representation, Advocacy, and Mentorship within Our Fields

    November 7th, 2023  |  1 hr 21 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Jerrold Jackson, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Jerrold Jackson, who embodies the meaning of servant-led leadership. His compassion for colleagues and students is abundant.

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    249: Neurodiversity Affirming Feeding Therapy: Strategies for Various Clinical Settings

    October 27th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    In this episode, Michelle and Erin are back together to discuss one of Erin’s favorite topics, “Neurodiversity Affirming Feeding Therapy.” The term “Neurodiversity Affirming” has grown in frequency of usage; as such, it should.

  • 258: Pediatric Hearing Loss and You

    October 17th, 2023  |  1 hr 10 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Valerie James Abbott - If you work as a pediatric speech-language pathologist with the birth through 8-year-old population on speech sound disorders and/or language acquisition, this is the hour for you. Valerie is here to educate us all on potential risk factors for late childhood onset hearing loss, including the dangers of the cytomegalovirus.

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    257: “Spilling The Tea” on Starting a Private Practice

    October 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 23 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

  • 256: The Inside Scoop on Barium for Pediatric Instrumental Swallow Studies

    October 3rd, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guests: Caroline Brindo, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S & Steven Sireci, MD - Not all of us will have the professional opportunity to conduct video fluoroscopic instrumental swallow evaluations; however, most of us will encounter pediatric patients, clients, or students who are in need of one. When that happens, it is common for the caregiver to ask, “What’s going to happen?”, “Will the barium hurt?”, “Will they be radioactive?”.

  • 255: Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the COMD Profession

    September 19th, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: R. Danielle Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP - Dr. Dani shares the definitions of diversity, equity, and inclusion in this hour and how they pertain to the CSD community as clinical practitioners and faculty.

  • 254: The Joy and Just Right Challenge for Successful Therapy

    September 18th, 2023  |  1 hr 5 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Karen McWaters, MOT, OTR/L - This course will integrate theories and ideas from the previous three courses to dive deep into what we are actually asking our patients to do in sessions. How do we truly analyze the task and work to find the just right challenge to help them grow within their zone of proximal development while also helping them feel successful? Karen and Erin will explore the beautiful tool of joy and play, which can uncover true learning in a child.

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    253: The Importance of Motor and Language Learning for Effective Therapy

    September 14th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Karen McWater, MOT, OTR/L - As SLPs, we can often look at speech and language development in isolation, as our formal assessments encourage us to do; however, it is imperative that we learn from our occupational and physical therapy colleagues regarding motor learning principles and how they parallel those of language development.

  • 252: Therapeutic Use of Self and Affect: Your Greatest Tool in Therapy

    September 12th, 2023  |  1 hr 4 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Karen McWaters, MOT, OTR/L - With all the therapy tools we have access to, all the worksheets, toys, and bubbles, it is important to understand that you are your own best tool. Karen and Erin discuss the role of effect and attunement to truly connect with children and their caregivers in sessions.

  • 251: Roles of SLPs and OTs in Sensory and Regulation Systems

    September 8th, 2023  |  1 hr 6 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Karen McWaters, MOT, OTR/L - As SLPs, we have, in the past, passed all of our questions regarding sensory systems and regulation off to our OT counterparts due to their expansive education on the subject.

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    250: Moving Research to Practice for Caregiver Coaching for PFD

    August 29th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Meg Simione, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Meg Simione, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, a clinician-scientist focusing on infant and child feeding and growth and implementing innovations to improve care delivery.

  • 248: Teaching Self-Advocacy and Student-Led Speech Therapy

    August 15th, 2023  |  1 hr 6 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Hallie Sherman, MS, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Hallie Sherman discusses all things about working with older elementary-age students.

  • 247: AAC Vocabulary Selections for Teens

    August 8th, 2023  |  1 hr 7 mins
    asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy

    Guest: Amy Miller Sonntag, SLPD, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Michelle is joined by Amy Miller Sonntag, SLPD, CCC-SLP, a faculty member in the OSU Assistive and Rehabilitative Technology Certificate Program and the current secretary of the USSAAC (United States Society for Augmentative and Alternative Communication) Board.