First Bite: A Speech Therapy Podcast

ASHA 2023 Igniting Innovation: Neurodiversity Affirming and #CallitPFD Takeaways

January 25th, 2024  |  1 hr 6 mins

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Michelle and her favorite co-host Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, CLC, relive the best parts of the 2023 ASHA Convention: Igniting Innovation as it relates to all things neurodiversity-affirming care and pediatric feeding disorder.

The SLP’s Role in Autism Evaluations with Lillian Thompson Brown

November 28th, 2023  |  1 hr 8 mins

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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.

Strategies from SLPs Breaking Down Barriers to PFD Care with Juliet Ochura, Kerry Pearl & Jennifer Perez

November 22nd, 2023  |  1 hr 9 mins

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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."

Implementation Science and AAC: What, How, and Why with Rebekah Wada & Megan Israelsen-Augenstein

November 15th, 2023  |  1 hr 11 mins

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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?

The Importance of Representation, Advocacy, and Mentorship within Our Fields with Jarrold Jackson

November 7th, 2023  |  1 hr 21 mins

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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.

Neurodiversity Affirming Feeding Therapy: Strategies for Various Clinical Settings

October 27th, 2023  |  1 hr 13 mins

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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.

Pediatric Hearing Loss and You with Valerie James Abbott

October 17th, 2023  |  1 hr 10 mins

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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.

“Spilling The Tea” on Starting a Private Practice with Lauren Hastings

October 10th, 2023  |  1 hr 23 mins

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The Inside Scoop on Barium for Pediatric Instrumental Swallow Studies with Caroline Brindo

October 3rd, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins

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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?”.

Centering Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the COMD Profession with R. Danielle Scott

September 19th, 2023  |  1 hr 15 mins

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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.