Episode Archive
241 episodes of First Bite: A Speech Therapy Podcast since the first episode, which aired on June 15th, 2018.
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205: The SLP’s Role in Lactation and More
October 19th, 2022 | 1 hr 8 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Maggie Sudimack, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC - If you’re new to the world of infant feeding, Maggie shares insights to help guide your first steps for the patient’s first sips. Highlights include the role of the SLP in a lactation evaluation, how to transition from breastfeeding to bottle feeding, and how to coach a caregiver through all these processes.
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204: Hot Topics in PFD: Crucial Conversations on EBP
October 12th, 2022 | 1 hr 7 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
In this episode, Michelle and Erin are holding crucial conversations regarding current evidence-based practice for pediatric feeding disorders. In this hour, Michelle and Erin tackle the current evidence for tether-oral tissues and non-speech oral motor exercises, as well as discuss the ethics of using social media as a source of evidence.
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203: Non-Nutritive Suck and Its Role in Oral Feeding
October 5th, 2022 | 1 hr 5 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Emily Zimmerman, Ph.D, CCC-SLP - Dr. Zimmerman describes what a non-nutritive suck (NNS) is, the factors that can influence an NNS, and its role in oral feeding and then offers insight into where the future of pediatric feeding research is heading.
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202: Opening Doors for Improved Community Access
September 28th, 2022 | 1 hr 7 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
In this episode, Michelle and Amy spend this hour discussing the role of this federally recognized “PTI,” how to empower caregivers for success with IEP advocacy, and how they support caregivers in pursuing medically necessary insurance in SC.
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201: Strategies to Expedite Research to Practice
September 21st, 2022 | 1 hr 7 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
In this episode, Michelle is joined by Natalie Douglas, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, who discusses the critical deficits in the traditional research-to-practice model and the current trends that are working to address the shortages and breakdowns.
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200: Insightful and Heartfelt Tips from an AAC Sibling
September 14th, 2022 | 1 hr 7 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Rylee Klocow, MS, CF-SLP - This episode is an incredibly intimate project that holds deep personal meaning for all of us. However, it is especially powerful for Rylee, as she is the younger sister of an augmentative and alternative communication user.
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199: An Example of Excellence for NICU to EI Transitions
September 7th, 2022 | 1 hr 4 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Alyson Ware, MS, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Alyson discusses the process as a community-based clinician to improve continuity of care for medically complex patients discharged from the NICU.
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198: Surviving the Transition from Grad Student to Clinical Fellow with "Speaking of Samantics"
August 31st, 2022 | 1 hr 16 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Sam Walker, MS, CCC-SLP, TSSLD - This course will provide information geared toward empowering speech-language pathology graduate students and the new clinician.
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197: Yoga for the Peds SLP
August 24th, 2022 | 1 hr 2 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Kerrie Mansfield Rigberg, MS, CCC-SLP - Kerrie, a highly trained pediatric speech-language pathologist with experience in the NICU, PICU, Inpatient Pediatric Rehabilitation, Private Practice, and teletherapy, is here today to talk about the empowering role of yoga for both our pediatric patients, as well as for the treating clinician.
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196: Getting a Patient Started: Triaging a Waitlist, Dynamic Assessments, and Goal Writing
August 17th, 2022 | 1 hr 7 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
In this episode, Michelle and Erin discuss functional strategies for getting a pediatric patient started. If you are in the world of pediatric private practice (home health and/or a clinic), this is the hour for you.
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195: PFD: Public Schools, Resources and Baby-Led Weaning
August 10th, 2022 | 1 hr 8 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Memorie M. Gosa, PhD., CCC-SLP, BCS-S - If you love pediatric feeding disorders and deep diving into research to practice on this topic, then this is the hour for you. Michelle and Dr. Gosa tackle pediatric feeding disorders and the public schools, baby-led weaning, favorite dysphagia resources, as well as a sneak peek for the pediatric feeding disorder track at this year’s ASHA 2022.
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194: All Thangs AAC
August 2nd, 2022 | 1 hr 14 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Stephen Kneece, MA, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Stephen Kneece, who is a highly skilled augmentative and alternative communication specialist, inspires us all with his practical insight into how to select the ideal access approach for the little ones that we serve.
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192: Myth Busting for AAC and Early Intervention
July 29th, 2022 | 1 hr 9 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
In this episode, Michelle and Erin discuss a topic dear to their hearts: busting common myths surrounding using speech-generating AAC devices in early intervention.
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193: Pediatric Feeding Disorder and the NICU: Best Practice for Discharge
July 27th, 2022 | 1 hr 10 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Cuyler Romeo, M.O.T., OTR/L, SCFES, IBCLC - Cuyler discusses the recent changes to best practices for NICU discharge for infants with a pediatric feeding disorder.
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191: Empowering Caregivers in Early Intervention from all Cultures
July 12th, 2022 | 1 hr 6 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Marina Shipilova, MS, CCC-SLP - In this course, the presenter discusses her successful strategies for connecting with families from different cultures, the most common empowering advice she gives to families, and how to hold crucial conversations to embolden caregivers when barriers exist to accessing the highest quality services available to them.
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190: Hypoxic Ischemic Encephalopathy and Pediatric Dysphagia
June 29th, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Raquel Garcia, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CNT, BCS-S - In this course, the presenter discusses hypoxic-ischemic encephalopathy (HIE) and how this devastating diagnosis can result in pediatric dysphagia.