Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, Coordinator for Clinical Education and Assistant Clinical Professor with the Master of Speech-Language Pathology at Francis Marion University in Florence, SC, is the acclaimed host of “First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional” a weekly Speech Therapy Podcast that addresses “all thangs” Pediatric Speech Therapy which is presented by Speechtherapypd.com. Recently, Michelle authored, "Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders". She is an accomplished lecturer; traveling across the nation delivering courses on best practices for evaluation and treatment of the medically complex infant, toddler, and child with respect to their pediatric oropharyngeal dysphagia, pediatric feeding disorder, as well as language acquisition within the framework of Early Intervention. She has served as the Treasurer for the Council of State Association Presidents, is a Past President of the South Carolina Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, a 2017 graduate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Leadership Development Program, a 2020 recipient of the Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Champion from Feeding Matters, a 2021 recipient of the Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Clinical Achievement from the South Carolina Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, and six time recipient of American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s ACE Award for continuing education.
Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC has hosted 243 Episodes.
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49: Raising Red Flags for Dyslexia - Susan Lee, MA, CCC-SLP
May 29th, 2019 | 1 hr 2 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Susan Lee, MA, CCC-SLP - Michelle takes a leap out of her comfort zone to discuss dyslexia and early warning signs that may be present in youngsters and why identifying those signs early can be vital!
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48: Serious Talk About Stuttering in Preschoolers - Craig Coleman, MA CCC-SLP, BCS-F
May 22nd, 2019 | 1 hr 3 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Craig Coleman, MA CCC-SLP, BCS-F - Michelle talks with Craig about how he first got into stuttering therapy and best practice for diagnosis and treatment of stuttering in young children.
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47: The Language of Language Assessments - Erin Forward, MSP, CF-SLP
May 15th, 2019 | 1 hr 5 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CF-SLP - Erin picks Michelles brain on strategic uses of evaluations and the science behind them.
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44: Mysteries of Muscle Memory and AAC - Rebecca Hoke, MA CCC-SLP
April 24th, 2019 | 57 mins 4 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Rebecca Hoke, MA CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with Becca and they discuss the impact that AAC has on developing vital muscle memory and the best practices in order to achieve therapy goals.
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40: Functional Feeding From Birth - Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI
March 27th, 2019 | 1 hr 10 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with Diane and they discuss the development of the human mouth and resources available to feeding therapists.
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39: Common to Uncommon Genetic Conditions and their Accompanying Functional Feeding Disorders - Erin Forward, MSP, CF-SLP
March 20th, 2019 | 1 hr 22 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CF-SLP - Erin and Michelle discuss different genetic conditions that can impact a child's ability to feed effectively and/or inhibit growth and development entirely.
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38: The Spectacular Power of Listening - Jason P. Wigand, AuD, CCC-A
March 13th, 2019 | 1 hr 5 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Jason P. Wigand, AuD, CCC-A - Michelle sits down with long time friend Jason Wigand and they discuss how to optimize therapy for hearing impaired patients and how to ensure that the environment encourages successful therapy.
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37: What’s the difference between SLPs and SLPA’s anyways? - Crystal A. Murphree-Holden, MA CCC-SLP
March 6th, 2019 | 1 hr 8 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Crystal A. Murphree-Holden, MA CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with long time friend and mentor Crystal Murphree-Holden and they discuss the differences in scope of practice between SLPs and SLPAs.
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34: The National Down Syndrome Society Advocacy Team and You! - Nicole Patton
February 13th, 2019 | 56 mins 25 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Nicole Patton - Michelle sits down with Nicole and they discuss all things Down Syndrome Society advocacy. They talk about the legislative steps they are taking to improve the lives of special needs populations.
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33: Private Practice Pet Peeves - Andi Lary, MS CCC-SLP
February 6th, 2019 | 54 mins 44 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Andi Lary, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle sits with one of her mentors and friends Andi Lary and discusses some of the many challenges that face SLPs working in Private Practice
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32: Leadership Qualities for the Modern Female SLP - Treva Graves, MS, CCC-SLP
January 30th, 2019 | 59 mins 36 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Treva Graves, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with Treva and they discuss all things female leadership! Specifically highlighting image, executive coaching, and accent reduction.
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31: Critical Thinking for Clinical Case Studies - Erin Forward, MSP-CF-SLP
January 23rd, 2019 | 1 hr 10 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CF-SLP - Erin interviews Michelle about some particularly complex case studies similar to those faced by EI therapists regularly.
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30: Never Fear… Dr. Kay Toomey and SOS Feeding are Here! - Dr. Kay A. Toomey
January 16th, 2019 | 1 hr 7 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Dr. Kay A. Toomey - Michelle sits down with the incredible Dr. Toomey and discuss using the SOS approach to feeding therapy and the steps one can take to learn more about the approach and earn certifications.
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28: “Feeding Matters” and How It Matters to You Too! - Patti Minicucci, MS CCC-SLP
January 2nd, 2019 | 43 mins 24 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Patti Minicucci, MS CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with Patti Minicucci and they discuss the resources available to parents and therapists with parent funded non-prophet: "Feeding Matters"
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27: Ethics of Early Intervention - Lissa Power-deFur, PhD, CCC-SLP
December 19th, 2018 | 1 hr 2 mins
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Lissa Power-deFur, PhD, CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with Lissa Power-deFur who has spent years on the ASHA Board of Ethics and held the position of Vice President of Standards and Ethics in Speech-Language Pathology on the ASHA Board of Directors. Together they tackle some of the ethical dilemmas facing EI Therapists daily.
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26: Conflict Resolution for the Speech-Language Pathologist in a Conundrum - Cheris Frailey, MA CCC-SLP
December 12th, 2018 | 58 mins 27 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Cheris Frailey, MA CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with Cheris Frailey and they discuss different strategies that SLP's can use to improve both interpersonal and interprofessional relationships. They discuss how these strategies can help get more referrals and perform more effective therapy.