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First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights

Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S

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

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01:11:14

Allyship and Advocacy in PFD with Tracy Camille Johnson

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2026/02/10

Guest: Tracy Camille Johnson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, MSPA-CPSPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/allyship-advocacy-pfdRelated Course: Lactation and the Interprofessional Practice Seminar: www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/lactation-and-ipFirst Bite is back for an all new season, and host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, kicks things off with a powerful conversation on allyship and advocacy. She’s joined by Tracy Camille Johnson, MS,

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01:04:45

Population Health for the Pediatric SLP

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/12/30

Guests: Rachel S. Tyrone, PhD, CCC-SLP, Assistant Professor at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, and Torrey Robinson, MS, CCC-SLP, doctoral student at UMMC.Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/population-healthY’all, this conversation exists because of a fantastic dress and a spontaneous chat outside the bathroom at the Mississippi Annual Speech-Language-Hearing Convention. That chance moment sparked a soul-filling

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01:13:35

The Future of SLH Profession with Vicki Deal-Williams...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/12/23

Guests: Vicki R. Deal-Williams, ASHA’s Chief Executive Officer, and Perry Flynn, 2026 ASHA President ElectEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/the-future-of-slhThis episode is a collaboration with the Keys for SLPs podcast, hosted by Mary Beth Hines, MS, CCC-SLP. Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S joins as a co-host to welcome ASHA leadership Vicki R. Deal-Williams, MA, CCC-SLP, FASAE, CAE, ASHA’s Chief Executive Officer, and

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01:09:07

PFD and University of Tennessee

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/12/16

Guests: Maggie Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP, and Briana Klar, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/pfd-and-utImagine a world where every SLP receives hands-on training in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders as part of their university practicum experience! How incredible would it be to build a foundation in patient care alongside early literacy and speech-sound strategies?Thanks to Maggie Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP, and Briana Klar,

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01:03:17

Embracing Lived Experiences for ARFID with Rachel Conrad

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/12/09

Guest: Rachel Conrad, MA, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/embracing-lived-experiencesIn the first episode of 2025, Michelle is joined by Jaclyn Pederson, MHI, CEO of Feeding Matters, and William Sharp, PhD, Director of Children’s Multidisciplinary Feeding Program (Atlanta, GA) and Professor at Emory University School of Medicine, to lay the foundation for a year of combining passion, advocacy, and learning. These guests share

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01:04:22

Insight into PTs and Feeding in the NICU with Kathryn...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/12/02

Guest: Kathryn (Kati) C. R. Knudsen, PT, MPT, CNT, PCS, DCS, CLEEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/pts-and-feeding-in-the-nicuDid you know Physical Therapists can play a vital role in feeding and PO readiness in the NICU? They sure can! If you’re curious about the unique expertise they bring to the table, this episode is for you.Join Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, as she chats with Kathryn C. R. Knudsen, PT, MPT, CNT, PCS,

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#BlackSLPMagic Paving the Way for the Future

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/11/18

Guests: Chelsie Esek-Onyeahialam, MS, CCC-SLP, and Jordyn R. Montique, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/cours...If you’re an advocate for creating inclusive spaces, an ally for growing diversity within our profession, and want to engage in professional networking through evidence-based empowerment, then y’all, this is the hour for you!Chelsie and Jordyn educate colleagues on “White Supremacy Culture” and how it manifests in the

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01:07:44

The Psychologist Role in Eating with Dr. Amy Talbot

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/11/13

In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, is joined by Dr. Amy Talbot, Director and Clinical Psychologist of the Talbot Centre in Australia, to unpack the well-established overlap between Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and Avoidant Restrictive Food Intake Disorder (ARFID). For SLPs new to this area of practice, the lines between roles and responsibilities, particularly with respect to each diagnosis, can be blurry, and Dr. Talbot is here to clean it all up!If you are

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01:05:16

Strategies for Starting AAC with Stephen Kneece

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/11/05

In this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, wraps up October’s AAC Awareness Month with one of her favorite guests, Stephen Kneece, MS, CCC-SLP! Stephen, founder of Speech and Language Songs on Instagram, is an AAC guru with Forbes AAC, a seasoned school-based SLP, and former Department Chair of Speech-Language Pathology at Columbia College. Did we mention he’s also a vocalist and guitarist too?!?Tune in (pun intended) as Stephen guides us through the clinical

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01:09:07

Strategies for Effective Collaboration Between SLPs...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/10/30

Full conversation with Melissa Davis, MS, CCC-SLP and Jenna Nassar, MS, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, for "Intraprofessional Practice: Strategies for Effective Collaboration Between SLPs" an episode of the First Bite podcast.Hosted by: Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-SEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/intraprofessional-practice-strategiesIn this episode of First Bite, we’re exploring what effective intraprofessional practice really looks like

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01:13:57

Brain Injury and the Pediatric SLP with Hannah...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/10/21

Guest: Hannah Patten MSP, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/brain-injury-and-the-pediatric-slpPediatric brain injuries can happen for many different reasons, and they may affect speech, language, feeding, and even result in dysphagia. For many SLPs, working with children who have a brain injury can feel overwhelming, especially if this is a new population for you.In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC,

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01:10:59

Interprofessional, Neurodiversity-Affirming EI with...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/10/03

Guests: Lydia Barry, MS, CCC-SLP, and Maggie Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/interprofessional-neurodiversity-affirmingIn this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, is joined by Lydia Barry, MS, CCC-SLP, and Maggie Wheeler, MS, CCC-SLP, from the University of Tennessee Health Science Center (UTHSC).Together, they share how UTHSC’s neurodiversity-affirming, routines-based clinical

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01:12:07

Research to "Chew On" with Dr. Amy Delaney

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/09/25

Guest: Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/research-to-chew-onIf pediatric feeding and swallowing are your passion, you won’t want to miss this conversation on First Bite. Host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, welcomes Dr. Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLP, from Marquette University to share the latest findings from the Neurodevelopmental Feeding and Swallowing Lab. Dr. Delaney unpacks neurodevelopmental norms,

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01:04:08

PFD Problem Solving with Emma Justice

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/09/18

Guest: Emma Justice, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, NTMTCEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/pfd-problem-solvingTune in as we welcome one of our favorite humans, Emily Justice, a dedicated speech language pathologist with a wealth of experience working in the NICU and public schools in Boston. Join us for an engaging discussion about her path into speech therapy, her passion for supporting minority recruitment in the field, and her advocacy for

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01:16:07

Social Determinants of Health in Pediatric Feeding...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/09/11

Guest: Ivonne Maldonado De la Rosa, PhD., MLS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/health-and-pfdSocial Determinants of Health (SDOH) directly impact access to evaluation and intervention for infants, toddlers, and children with pediatric feeding disorder. But, how comfortable are you in identifying them? Do you have strategies for overcoming the barriers to care that SDOH create? What are the roles/impact of cultural beliefs and

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01:18:44

PFD in the Schools: Lessons from Wisconsin with...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/09/03

Guests: Jennifer Eggert and Dawn Merth-JohnsonEarn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/lessons-from-wisconsonDo you dream about working with pediatric feeding disorders in the public schools, but aren't sure where to begin? Or, have you recently been asked to do so and are truly hesitant to start? Well, if you answered "Yes" to either one of those scenarios, then don't fret, because "First Bite" has you covered, thanks to the

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01:22:43

When Tragedy Repeats: A Survivor’s Perspective on...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/08/30

Content warning for this episode: We discuss topics such as gun violence in schools and the recent event at Annunciation Church and Marjory Stoneman Douglass High School.0.1 ASHA-CEUs will be available for this episode on September 16 at speechtherapypd.comIn this episode Erin and Rachel Archambault (@PTSDSLP) have a candid discussion regarding the tragedy in Minnesota and the impact of gun violence in regard to trauma, specifically in schools. Rachel authentically discusses the importance of the

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01:00:52

Pt. 1: Attachment and Infant Feeding: an SLPs Role in...

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/08/22

This special episode is part one of host Erin Forward's course titled "Attachment and Infant Feeding: an SLPs Role in Mental Health" through the end of September this course is available for free for listeners of First Bite when you use the code "FBSpecial" at checkout! Earn .2 ASHA CEUs for free with code - FBSpecial: speechtherapypd.com/attachmentOften, SLPs do not fully understand their role in a patient’s mental health regarding feeding. We are well aware that counseling is in our scope of

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01:08:21

Not Just Picky: Case Studies in Complex Feeding

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/08/07

This week on First Bite, Michelle and Erin revisit one of their most-requested topics: real-world feeding case studies.Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/not-just-pickyIn this episode, they walk through three complex cases involving children with layered challenges, including trauma histories, ARFID, and rare medical diagnoses. Each story highlights the messy, nonlinear nature of feeding therapy and the importance of flexible, family-centered care.You’ll hear

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01:10:05

AAC Isn’t a Niche, It’s a Necessity

First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights ·

2025/07/31

Full conversation between Michelle Dawson MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S and Erin Forward MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC,Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/cours...Do you feel like AAC is outside your comfort zone as an SLP or OT? You’re not alone, and we’re here to help.Join Erin and Michelle for a practical and encouraging conversation about why it’s essential for every clinician to develop a foundational understanding of AAC, especially when serving children

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