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 D...
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Celebrating ASHFoundation: 80 Years of Advancing Clinical Practice
<p>Learn how the ASHFoundation is stepping up amidst research funding cuts.</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on YouTube</p><p>In this special live episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Sharon E. Moss, PhD, CCC-SLP, CAE, Executive Director of the ASHFoundation, along with past funding recipients Katherine M. Trice, BA, and Ryan McCreery, PhD, to celebrate the ASHFoundation's 80th anniversary.</p><p>If you've been watching the news and wondering how research funding cuts might impact our field, take a breath...
NICU to EI with the Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Team
<p>Learn how to support NICU graduates as they transition from the hospital to home.</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>What happens when Michelle sits down with Tiffany Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC; Sara Circelli, MA, IMH-E, PMH-C; and Dr. Leslie Butterfield, PhD, PMH-C, from Hospital-to-Home Systems Change? You get a powerful hour dedicated to perinatal mental health, systems change, and supporting NICU graduates as they transition from the hospital to home. Together, they discuss how perinatal mental health, including postpartum anxiety, depression, and trauma...
Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC)
<p>What is the ASLP Interstate Compact and what does it mean for SLPs?</p><p>Guest: Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs at ASHA</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on YouTube</p><p>In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, for a timely discussion about the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) and what it means for speech-language pathologists. Together, they break down how the ASLP Compact works, who is eligible to participate, what...
Debunking Baby-Led Weaning | Kelsey Thompson
<p>Understanding the research, benefits, and limitations of Baby-Led Weaning.</p><p>Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, and Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP, dig into baby-led weaning (BLW). Whether you're new to BLW or looking to refine your clinical perspective, Michelle and Kelsey break down what BLW is, what it isn't, and how to support families and their little ones with confidence.</p><p>About the Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD...
The Intersection of Mental Health and Adolescent Language with Kary Mirasola
<p>How do mental health challenges such as anxiety and depression influence language and communication?</p><p>Guest: Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Kary Mirasola, MS, CCC-SLP, for a thoughtful discussion about the connection between adolescent language development and mental health. As mental health concerns continue to affect students across school and clinical settings, this conversation considers the role speech-language pathologists can play as part of...
Enthusiastic Bilingual Evaluations en Acción with Damaris Sánchez Rivera
<p>Gain practical strategies to gather meaningful information during bilingual evaluations.</p><p>Guest: Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP, host of the Spanish-language podcast SLPs en Acción, for a thoughtful conversation about ethical, strengths-based evaluation and treatment approaches for bilingual children. Together, they explore how clinicians can approach bilingual assessments with confidence, cultural responsiveness, and joy while supporting children and families across a var...
Burdens and Blessings of Feeding Tubes | Claire Reilly
<p>An interprofessional conversation on supporting families through the emotional and practical realities of tube feeding.</p><p>Guest: Claire Reilly, RD, PhD Candidate</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Claire Reilly, RD, PhD Candidate, to First Bite for a thoughtful conversation on the burdens and blessings of pediatric feeding tubes and the path toward tube weaning through an interprofessional lens. Claire shares insights from her latest research on caregiver burden, highlighting the stressors families often carry behind the...
Professional Collaboration and Shared Creation for School-based SLPs with Mary Mitchell
<p>Have you ever heard of the term “shared-creation” or wondered how it applies to effective collaboration for school-based SLPs?</p><p>Guest: Mary Mitchell, PhD, CCC-SLP</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Mary Mitchell, PhD, CCC-SLP to explore the many ways collaboration can look in practice and define what true shared-creation collaboration involves for the school-based SLP. Michelle and Mary discuss how the SLP’s role shifts across settings, why meanin...
Caregiver Coaching for AAC with Daj Mitchell
<p>Connect the dots between AAC caregiver coaching and adult learning.</p><p>Guest: Daj Mitchell, MS, CCC-SLP</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Daj Mitchell for a joyful discussion on powerful AAC caregiver coaching. Together, they explore Malcolm Knowles’ Principles of Adult Learning and how these concepts can help SLPs better support caregivers throughout the AAC journey. Daj breaks down the four levels of caregiver readiness for AAC implementation and shares practical strategies for meeting families wh...
Speaking, Listening, Reading and Writing with Margo Kinzer Courter
<p>Explore the ripple effect of early speech and language skills on literacy development.</p><p>Guest: Margo Kinzer Courter, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL</p><p>Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD</p><p>Watch on Youtube</p><p>In this episode of First Bite, Michelle is tickled pink to host Margo Kinzer Courter, MBA, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, to explore child-led intervention and how letting little ones take the lead can transform speech and language outcomes in early intervention and preschool settings. Margo shares her go-to resources to help bridge speaking, listening, reading, and writing in...
