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 Speech Therapy PD.
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.
If you indicate that you were part of the ASHA registry and enter your ASHA number and a complete address in your account profile before the course is completed, we will submit earned CEs to ASHA. Please allow one to two months from completion for your CEs to be reflected on your ASHA transcript.
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Episodes
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Common to Uncommon Genetic Conditions and their Accompanying Functional Feeding Disorders with Erin Forward
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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The Spectacular Power of Listening with Jason P. Wigand
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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What’s the difference between SLPs and SLPA’s anyways? with Crystal A. Murphree-Holden
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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The National Down Syndrome Society Advocacy Team and You! with 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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Leadership Qualities for the Modern Female SLP with Treva Graves
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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Critical Thinking for Clinical Case Studies with Erin Forward
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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Never Fear… Dr. Kay Toomey and SOS Feeding are Here! with 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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“Feeding Matters” and How It Matters to You Too! with Patti Minicucci
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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Ethics of Early Intervention with Lissa Power-deFur
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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Conflict Resolution for the Speech-Language Pathologist in a Conundrum with Cheris Frailey
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.
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Teletherapy and Early Intervention… You Can Do It Too! with Jennifer Ruckner
December 5th, 2018 | 56 mins 33 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP - Michelle sits down with teletherapy expert Jennifer Ruckner to discuss how teletherapy can have a role in the Early Intervention field and different methods to integrate into standard practice.
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AAC is More Than Pictures and Velcro? What?!? with Carol A. Page
November 28th, 2018 | 57 mins 27 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Carol A. Page, PhD, CCC-SLP, ATP, CBIS - Michelle sits down with Carol Page and they attempt to tackle all things AAC, discussing the importance of core and fringe vocabulary when working with children using AAC and how to best serve those using AAC by fully embracing their humanity.
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How to Drive Business and Engagement Online with KiKi L'Italien
October 31st, 2018 | 36 mins 37 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: KiKi L'Italien - Michelle sits down once again with KiKi L'Italien to discuss the usage and benefit of effectively integrating and using social media for lead generation and engagement with your clientele.
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Chasing the Swallow… That Should Include ALL the Referrals! with Erin Forward
October 24th, 2018 | 51 mins 24 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CF-SLP - Erin flips the script on Michelle and interviews her about questions facing SLPs for scope of practice and when it's time to refer a patient to another health professional.
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VPI… It’s More Than Nasal Emissions, It Can Impact Swallowing Too! with Melissa Montiel
October 17th, 2018 | 53 mins 32 secs
asha, ceu, continuing education, slp, speech language pathology, speech pathology, speech therapy
Guest: Melissa Montiel, MS, CCC-SLP - Melissa once again sits down with Melissa Montiel and discusses the various impacts that VPI can have on our kiddos.
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My Son Has What?!? One Holistic Momma Bear’s Healing Walk For Her Son’s EOE with Jennifer Tardy
October 3rd, 2018 | 39 mins 3 secs
Guest: Jennifer Tardy - Michelle sits down with Mrs. Jennifer Tardy, and speaks with her about how she handled her sons diagnosis of EOE and how they've tackled the challenges together.