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First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights

First Bite is your go-to resource for all things pediatric speech therapy–covering pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, lactation, AAC, early language acquisition, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration. Designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, the podcast brings functional, evidence-based insights straight to clinicians serving little ones and their caregivers. Whether you’re a student, seasoned practitioner, researcher, or interprofessional partner, First Bite invites you to listen, learn, and grow alongside a supportive community. Gain the confidence to take whatever “first bite” comes next in your clinical practice–one heartfelt and tea-fueled conversation at a time.

Hosted by Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP–bestselling author of “Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders,” joyful boy mom, and early intervention specialist–First Bite explores the latest research, clinical strategies, and lived experiences shaping pediatric speech therapy today.

This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, allowing you to earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for each episode. For select episodes, colleagues with their CLC can earn CERPs. Visit speechtherapypd.com to learn more.

See Michelle’s book at: amazon.com/Chasing-Swallow-Pediatric-Swallowing-Disorders/dp/B095WW2H5X

Latest Episodes:

Quick Tips for a Successful Feeding Therapy Session with Erin Forward Sep 15, 2020

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Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP - In this episode Michelle is joined by the powerhouse that is Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, when they break down some of their favorite tips for conducting a successful Feeding Therapy Session. If you are struggling with creating optimal position for PO intake, Erin and Michelle will help provide strategies that are low cost to no cost. Have you consider how “busy” the therapy room may appear to the patient that you’re working with…and how that will impact their ability to attend to the activity? Erin and Michelle offer guidance on how to declutter that clinic space and why! Are you feeling frustrated by challenging behaviors during your session…and not sure which steps you need to take to help ease the storm? Erin and Michelle have ideas to bring the calm! Tune in for an hour of evidenced based feeding strategies that work!

Expanding Your Evidence Based Triangle for Pediatric Feeding Disorders with Alyson, Erin, and Michelle with Alyson Smith Sep 09, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Alyson Smith, MS, CCC-SLP - This episode combines the great minds of Alyson Smith, MS, CCC-SLP, from @ei.teletherapy on Instagram, Erin Forward, MSP CCC_SLP, and Michelle L.W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, where they deep dive into evidence-based intervention for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders. Join this electrifying trio as they tackle what the true definition of evidence-based practice is for PFDs, move into explaining exercise principles, and discuss how to implement EBP strategies in your Early Intervention Clinic or Home-Based Services. These three women are on a mission to bring fabulously functional tips to your practice via an hour packed with laughter and #SLPNerdCrushes.

More Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders with Dr. Angela with Angela McLeod Aug 12, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Angela McLeod, PhD, CCC-SLP

In this episode, Michelle is joined once again by Angela N. McLeod, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, who is a Clinical Associate Professor and Speech-Language Pathologist at the University of SC, and has also obtained certification as a qualified orofacial myologist (QOM). This is the sequel to Dr. Angela’s first appearance in Episode #103 “Mythbusting Orofacial Myofunctional Disorders”. Today, Dr. Angela discusses who is an appropriate pediatric candidate for orofacial myofunctional therapy, with emphasis on developmental age, prerequisites to participation, what an evaluation includes, and what an evidence-based treatment session includes. There’s a lot of ground to cover with these two ladies, so hang tight for another mythbusting session!

It’s More than ‘Picky Eating’… Three Multifaceted Case Studies with Erin Forward Aug 05, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP

In this episode, Michelle and Erin tackle three complex Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) Cases. Join them as they walk through the first steps of identifying signs and symptoms, navigate the complexity of the Interprofessional Practice diagnostic process, address some potential EBP treatment options, and then discuss a recovery plan for when the inevitable “kaboom” of a communication breakdown occurs between practitioners. If you have questions about the initial red flags for EOE, neurogenic-based PFD, and how to establish ideal communication between practitioners, then this is the Clinical Case Study Hour for you!

Behind the Scenes of AAC with Wyatt Franken Jul 29, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Wyatt Franken

In this episode, Michelle is joined by Wyatt Franken, Augmentative Communication Consultant with Talk to Me Technologies. Wyatt, who has a BS in Communication Sciences and Disorders from the University of Northern Iowa, is here today to talk about all the nitty gritty details that go on behind the scenes in the process of AAC trials. Have you been concerned about the options available? Curious about the trends in AAC? What about the little details, such as how do you get assistance with an AAC mount…or who orders those mounts? Have you wondered how long the typical AAC trial is? Or how many devices do most folks go through before they find the right one? Or…and this is the big one…have you been questioning what exactly is needed in an AAC report for submission and approval? Wonderful Wyatt is here to answer all those questions and more! So enjoy this behind-the-scenes look into the world of AAC!

The Journey of Cochlear Implants with Dakota Sharp Jul 22, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Dakota Sharp, AuD, CCC-A

In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dakota Sharp, AuD, CCC-A, a clinical assistant professor and audiologist at the University of South Carolina's Montgomery Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. Today, Dr. Dakota outlines the steps involved in the process of obtaining a cochlear implant. Have you ever wondered which one of your patients is a candidate for a CI? Or are you unfamiliar with hearing aid technology and unsure of the difference between a CI and other hearing devices? Or do you have a patient with a CI who has heard about newer features, and you want to share all the exciting news? Dr. Dakota will shed light on all the steps and is ready to answer your questions as well. Enjoy y’all!

Top Tips for Starting out as a Clinical Supervisor with Erin Forward Jul 08, 2020

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Co-Host: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP - In this episode Michelle is joined once again by her dynamite First Bite partner, Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, where they take on the topic of Clinical Supervision…for a newbie! The lovely Erin, like so many other SLP’s out there, is coming down the home stretch for when she can serve the next round of Clinicians as their Clinical Practicum Supervisor! There’s no better time than now to cover all the amazing supports, supervision requirement changes, research, and practical application strategies for being successful Supervisor! Have you thought about venturing into the world of Clinical Supervision, but not sure where to start? Michelle and Erin will share the fabulous resources to set you and your future students for success!

EBP for Blenderized Tube Feedings with Melissa Blandford Jul 01, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Melissa Blandford, MS, RD, LDN

In this episode, Michelle is joined by Melissa Blandford, Development Manager for Real Food Blends for the East Coast. Melissa, who has over 20 years of experience working with enteral pediatric patients in the home setting, as well as with DME companies to assist with billing, insurance, and trouble shooting use and approval of enteral feedings in the home setting, is here for an hour to discuss all things EBP for Blenderized Tube Feedings (BTF). Have you worked with a little one with a tubie who has struggled with constipation, retching, GERD management issues? How about the little ones that also struggle with the sugar crashes between tube feedings…because their commercial tube feeds are primarily a “-ose” as in “fructose” or “sucrose”? Well then, join Michelle and Melissa for an hour of sugar-free delight while they fill your cup with evidence behind the need for putting real food in a tube!

Feeding Therapy in an ABA Center with Dani from ‘The Messy SLP’ with Dani Newcomb Jun 24, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Dani Newcomb, MS CCC-SLP

In this episode, Michelle is joined by Dani Newcombe, MS, CCC-SLP, the delightfully candid Pediatric Feeding SLP blogger behind The Messy SLP, where she shares insights into what it's like to be a "messy perfectionist." Dani, who currently works as an SLP in an autism therapy center in South Bend, Indiana, has traveled the country in pursuit of her passion —delivering EBP Feeding Services to those in need. Today, she shares how we can work collaboratively with our ABA Colleagues in the somewhat contentious area of “Feeding”. Yes, you read that right, how to work collaboratively with ABA Colleagues in the world of Pediatric Feeding Disorders…and trust Dani and Michelle…it is possible! Enjoy the hour filled with real-life trials and tribulations, lessons learned from past failures, and how to set your tiny human up for Feeding Success!

The Curious Crossroads of BCBA and CCC's with Sari Risen Jun 17, 2020

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*** This episode is not available for ASHA CEUs.****

Guest: Sari Risen, M.A., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, BCBA

In this episode, Michelle is joined by Sari Risen, M.A., CCC-SLP, Reg. CASLPO, BCBA, from Toronto, Canada, and they tackle the complicated topic of ABA Therapy and Speech Therapy…within the framework of the fields working collaboratively! Join the ladies as Sari takes First Bite Listeners on an interprofessional education tour of the process it takes to earn a BCBA certification, explains the differences and similarities between the terminology of the ABA and SLP worlds, and shares the theory of language acquisition that forms the framework for the BCBA approach. Extra tidbit… there’s a mini crash course on the differences between licenses in the States and Canada! Here’s hoping that these crossroads conversations can lead to collaboration at a local level.

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