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| Busting Concussion Myths: What SLPs Need to Know - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 15 Sep 2026 | 01:24:52 | |
Unpack the myths, realities, and clinical considerations surrounding pediatric concussions with an interprofessional team from The University of Tulsa's Concussion Center. Guests: Laura Wilson, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIST; Rachel Hildebrand, PhD, LAT/ATC, CBIS; and Jennifer Steward, PhD Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by an interprofessional team from The University of Tulsa's Concussion Center. Together, they explore common misconceptions about concussions, including how symptoms present differently across toddlers, children, and adolescents, and why recognizing these differences is critical for timely identification and care. The conversation also highlights important topics such as second impact syndrome, current best practices in concussion management, and the role of interprofessional collaboration in supporting recovery. About the Guest(s): Laura Wilson, PhD, CCC-SLP, CBIST, is an Associate Professor in Communication Sciences & Disorders at The University of Tulsa. She is a Co-Director of the Concussion Center and a Certified Brain Injury Specialist Trainer. Her clinical and research interest is acquired brain injuries, with a specific focus on concussion. Rachel Hildebrand, PhD, LAT/ATC, CBIS is a Clinical Associate Professor of Athletic Training at The University of Tulsa. She is the co-Director of the Concussion Center at The University of Tulsa. Her research has highly focused on interdisciplinary concussion management, specifically for those experiencing prolonged concussion recovery. Jennifer Steward, Ph.D., is a clinical psychologist and an Applied Associate Professor of Psychology at The University of Tulsa. She has been a member of the concussion team since the Concussion Center’s opening, and supervises advanced clinical psychology doctoral students in their work as part of the interdisciplinary team. Show Notes:
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| Speech Sound Disorders and Adverse Educational Impact with Angie Neal - School of Speech | 14 Sep 2026 | 01:03:23 | |
What does it really mean for a speech sound disorder to have an adverse educational impact? Guest: Angie Neal, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Together, they discuss the role of adverse educational impact in determining eligibility for school-based speech-language services, the differences between medical and educational service delivery models, and practical ways to collect and report data that supports compliant decision-making. They also examine how clear documentation can help IEP teams connect speech-language services to educational outcomes while supporting appropriate caseload and workload decisions. About the Guest: Angie Neal is the SLP Contact and Policy Advisor for Speech-Language Services and Early Literacy at the SC State Department of Education, a board member with the State Education Agency Communication Disability Council, and a published author who presents on a wide variety of SLP topics across the United States. Show Notes: | |||
| Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: Caregiver Involvement - Making Sense with Madi the SLP | 11 Sep 2026 | 01:04:25 | |
Discover how caregiver collaboration can transform feeding therapy. Guest: Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Caregiver involvement is at the heart of successful responsive feeding therapy. In this episode of the Making Sense with Madi the SLP podcast, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, to discuss practical ways speech-language pathologists can partner with families throughout the therapy process. Together, they explore strategies for including caregivers in sessions, coaching them to use responsive feeding techniques at home, and building confidence that extends beyond the therapy room. Whether you're new to responsive feeding or looking to strengthen your family-centered approach, this conversation offers practical guidance for creating meaningful caregiver partnerships that support lasting progress during everyday mealtimes. About the Guest: Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, is a speech-language pathologist and a certified lactation counselor in private practice who has worked with children with complex medical needs and their families for more than 20 years. Stephanie has advanced training in pediatric feeding and specializes in working with the 0–3 population. She is passionate about helping families of children with feeding challenges find ways to make mealtimes more successful and enjoyable. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science degree from Northwestern University. She maintains a private practice in Illinois and is a credentialed evaluator and provider in the Illinois Early Intervention program. Stephanie regularly presents on a variety of topics, including typical and atypical feeding development, responsive feeding, and trauma-informed feeding assessment and treatment. Her work can be found through The Get Permission Institute, Chicago Feeding Group, TalkTools, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Stephanie enjoys mentoring and has been invited to lecture at Northwestern University. She is the author of the My First Learn-to-Talk board book series (Sourcebooks). Most importantly, Stephanie is a mom of three who lives in Illinois with her family. Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn, Instagram, Function First Contact Stephanie Cohen: LinkedIn, Instagram, Learn To Talk with Me | |||
| Finding Your Voice: Advocacy and PFD in Schools with Mary Dooher - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 08 Sep 2026 | 01:11:50 | |
Explore the realities of addressing dysphagia and pediatric feeding disorder in schools. Guest: Mary Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP, Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of the First Bite podcast, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, sits down with Mary P. Dooher, MA, CCC-SLP, a passionate school-based clinician and advocate from Alaska, for a heartfelt and energizing conversation about supporting students with feeding and swallowing needs in the school setting. Drawing from her journey across medical and educational environments, Mary shares how her work in pediatric feeding and swallowing evolved into systems-level advocacy within her district, state, and national organizations. About the Guest: Mary P. Dooher, M.A., CCC-SLP, has been a school-based SLP in Wasilla, Alaska, for 15 years. She has experience in public schools, hospitals, SNFs, and home health settings. Mary is a strong advocate within her school district and the State of Alaska to increase awareness of/needs of students with dysphagia. She is an active member of her local union, MSEA, and the state association, NEA-Alaska. Show Notes: Feeding Matters PFD in Schools Go Team Go! Interprofessional Practice for Pediatric Feeding in the Schools ASHA Voices: Engaging With Teacher Unions and Education Associations in Schools | |||
| Circles of Communication with GLPs - the gestalt get-together | 07 Sep 2026 | 01:06:59 | |
Turn connection into communication with practical DIR Floortime® strategies for supporting GLPs. Guest: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together podcast, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC, to discuss how the DIR Floortime® approach can enhance clinical practice with gestalt language processors (GLPs). Together, they examine how understanding individual differences through the Floortime model can strengthen communication, relationships, and language development. Corinne and Erin explore functional emotional developmental capacities, circles of communication, and the role these concepts play in supporting children who use gestalt language processing. They also discuss how gestalt language processing can be understood as an individual difference within the DIR Floortime approach, offering practical insights to help SLPs foster meaningful interactions and support the growth of authentic communication. About the Guest: Erin Forward, MSP, CCC-SLP, CLC, is a speech-language pathologist, DIR/Floortime® Expert Provider, and founder of Nourishing Connection LLC. She is newly a full time Expert DIR/Floortime staff member for ICDL. She specializes in relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming support for children and families with feeding and communication differences. Erin is an international speaker and host of the Rooted in Connection podcast, where she explores the power of relationships in healthcare, parenting, and everyday life. She believes that relationship based care is the core of what helps children and families thrive. Show Notes: Contact Corinne Zmoos: LinkedIn, Linktree Contact Erin Forward: LinkedIn, Nourishing Connection Home of DIRFloortime - What is DIR Home of DIRFloortime - Affect Diathesis Hypothesis Home of DIRFloortime - Child Development Music and Early Language Acquisition Searching for Roots of Entrainment and Joint Action in Early Musical Interactions | |||
| Beyond the Echo: Honoring Autistic Communication with Farwa Husain - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 01 Sep 2026 | 01:08:47 | |
Practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators. Guest: Farwa Husain, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Farwa Husain, MA, CCC-SLP, bilingual speech-language pathologist, for a thoughtful conversation about supporting autistic individuals through relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming care. Together, they discuss how echolalia can be understood as meaningful communication rather than a behavior to eliminate. Farwa shares practical strategies for supporting autistic communicators who use echolalia, emphasizing how caregiver coaching and everyday interactions can create rich opportunities for connection, language, and participation. About the Guest: Farwa Husain, bilingual SLP, is the Founder of First Phrases and Owner of One-on-One Speech Therapy. She specializes in relationship-based, neurodiversity-affirming care, with a clinical and educational focus on supporting echolalia. Farwa is an international presenter who provides professional development training for schools and organizations worldwide. Show Notes: Contact Farwa: Related Course: Autism Conference: Embracing Joy Through Practical Intervention | |||
| Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: Child-Centered Feeding Therapy - Making Sense with Madi the SLP | 28 Aug 2026 | 01:06:51 | |
Follow the child’s cues for more meaningful feeding therapy. Guest: Karen Dilfer, OTR/L Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Karen Dilfer, OTR/L, to discuss child-centered feeding therapy and how it aligns with the principles of responsive feeding therapy. Together, they explore the importance of honoring a child's autonomy and share practical ways to implement child-led approaches during feeding therapy sessions. Whether you're new to responsive feeding therapy or looking to strengthen your current approach, this episode offers practical strategies for balancing therapeutic goals with respect for each child's cues, preferences, and participation, supporting more positive and meaningful feeding experiences. About the Guest: Karen Dilfer MS, OTR/L is an occupational therapist, feeding specialist, and food enthusiast. She is trained in the Get Permission Approach to pediatric feeding and is privileged to spend the majority of her time as a clinician, working with children and families. Karen is the director of the feeding program at Amy Zier + Associates, a private pediatric therapy clinic in Chicago. She participates in research activities at the University of Chicago where she works in the department of Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics. Karen is a co-founder and board member of The Chicago Feeding Group, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting families of children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) and advancing continuing education for professionals serving this population. Recognized as a leader in the field, Karen is a sought-after educator and regularly presents for advanced practice platforms, including the Early Intervention training program in Illinois, Sooner Start in Oklahoma, and national professional organizations such as the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA). Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn, Instagram, Function First Contact Karen Dilfer: LinkedIn | |||
| Culturally Responsive Practices Transform Outcomes with Samantha Dudding - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 25 Aug 2026 | 01:06:08 | |
Gain actionable strategies to support more inclusive, culturally responsive, and family-centered practice. Guest: Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is joined by Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP, for a thoughtful conversation about how culturally responsive communication can promote more equitable outcomes in special education. Drawing on her clinical expertise and leadership experience, Samantha shares practical strategies for supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students and families while strengthening collaboration across educational teams. About the Guest: Samantha Dudding, M.S., CCC‑SLP, is a speech‑language pathologist and special education leader whose work centers on culturally responsive communication within school‑based special education processes. She is currently a Student Support Coordinator in a school district just outside of Washington, DC where she facilitates special education processes, supports multidisciplinary teams, and leads professional development focused on inclusive practices. Show Notes:
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| What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy with Anna Graves - School of Speech | 24 Aug 2026 | 01:02:55 | |
Whether you're curious about the science behind music-based interventions or looking to build stronger interdisciplinary partnerships, this episode offers a practical introduction to music therapy Full Episode Title: More Than Music: What School-Based SLPs Should Know About Music Therapy Guest: Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Music therapy is far more than singing songs or playing instruments. In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by music therapist and SLP graduate student Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC, to discuss what music therapy is, the theoretical approaches that guide clinical practice, and how understanding the role of music therapists can strengthen collaboration in school settings. About the Guest: Anna Graves, MA, MT-BC, is a music therapist and graduate speech language pathology student in Northern Colorado. After her undergraduate schooling at Truman State University, she attended graduate school for Music Therapy at the University of Iowa. She relocated to Northern Colorado in 2022, and she has been practicing music therapy since. | |||
| The Brain Health Toolbox with Jennifer Ruckner - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs | 20 Aug 2026 | 01:06:43 | |
How can we incorporate brain health into everyday clinical practice? Guest: Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Brainstorms podcast host Renee Garrett, MSED, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP, for a practical discussion on how speech-language pathologists can incorporate brain health into everyday clinical practice. Together, they break down the neuroscience behind neuroplasticity, cognitive reserve, and lifestyle factors that influence brain function, while exploring what brain health really means across the continuum of care. About the Guest: Jennifer Ruckner, MS, CCC-SLP, is a seasoned speech-language pathologist with over three decades of experience across Early Intervention, school districts, and private practice. She earned her Bachelor of Science and Master’s degrees in Communication Disorders from Auburn University and has practiced since 1990. Jennifer specializes in Social/Pragmatic Language, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Expressive Language Disorder, and Feeding Disorders. Show Notes and Resources:
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| Training Pediatric SLPs for Community Impact with Paula Pineda - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 18 Aug 2026 | 01:21:55 | |
What does it take to prepare pediatric SLPs in serving diverse communities? Guest: Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of the First Bite podcast, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is joined by Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, bilingual speech-language pathologist, Chief Clinical Supervisor at Teachers College, Columbia University, and President of the ASHA Hispanic Caucus, for a thoughtful conversation about preparing pediatric SLPs to serve culturally and linguistically diverse communities. About the Guest: Paula V. Pineda, SLPD, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, is a bilingual (English/Spanish) Speech-Language Pathologist with over 14 years of experience. Originally from Colombia, Paula has lived in New York City since 2001. She earned her Master’s degree from Adelphi University in 2011 and completed her clinical doctorate at Northwestern University in 2023. Show Notes:
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| How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes - School of Speech | 17 Aug 2026 | 01:02:29 | |
Whether you're part of a feeding team or looking to strengthen collaboration with colleagues, you'll leave this episode with practical, evidence-informed ideas you can put to work in your own school. Full Episode Title: More Than Lunch: How SLPs and OTs Can Transform School Mealtimes Guests: Maragryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE & Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of the School of Speech podcast, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE, BCS-S Candidate, and Lily Glasgo, PhD, OTR/L, to discuss how school-based speech-language pathologists and occupational therapists can work together to better support students with pediatric feeding disorder. They explore each profession's unique and overlapping roles in feeding, swallowing, self-feeding, sensory needs, and mealtime participation, while examining how feeding challenges can influence student safety, nutrition, attendance, learning, inclusion, and access to the educational environment. About the Guests: Margaryta Kuzmin is a bilingual speech-language pathologist based in New York City with over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-age children with complex communication, feeding, and developmental needs. She specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, AAC, and working with medically complex populations. Dr. Glasgo received her PhD in Occupational Science in 2025 from UNC Chapel Hill, where she was funded through a Department of Education grant supporting young children with significant disabilities. She enjoys interdisciplinary collaboration and loves to bring an occupational perspective to research. She is co-chairing a large research project with the nonprofit Feeding Matters, which aims to increase physician education and outreach for early identification of pediatric feeding disorder. | |||
| Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: Felt Safety as the Foundation - Making Sense with Madi the SLP | 14 Aug 2026 | 01:08:28 | |
Discover how felt safety can open the door to appetite, curiosity, and connection at mealtimes. Guest: Katja Rowell, MD Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy, host Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Katja Rowell, MD, to explore why felt safety is the foundation of responsive feeding therapy. Together, they discuss how creating a sense of felt safety during feeding sessions and at home supports children with pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders by fostering appetite, regulation, and curiosity about food. Throughout the episode, Madi and Dr. Rowell examine the relationship between felt safety and responsive feeding, explaining how a supportive environment can reduce stress around mealtimes while encouraging intrinsic motivation and engagement. Participants will gain a deeper understanding of how felt safety influences feeding outcomes and leave with practical insights for creating more effective, child-centered feeding experiences. About the Guest: Katja Rowell is a family doctor, author, and founder of The Feeding Doctor. She is one of the authors of the Responsive Feeding Therapy White Paper. Her mission is to help children grow up to feel good about food and their bodies. She has special interests in avoidant eating and supporting adopted and fostered children. Her books include Helping Your Child When Mealtimes are Hard, Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating, and Love Me, Feed Me, for fostering and adopting parents. She is a webinar contributor at Responsivefeedingpro.com. Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn, Instagram, Function First Dr. Katja Rowell - The Feeding Doctor Self-Determination Theory as a Theoretical Framework for a Responsive Approach to Child Feeding Responsive feeding is embedded in a theoretical framework of responsive parenting Relationships between sensory sensitivity, anxiety and selective eating in children 'Finish your soup': counterproductive effects of pressuring children to eat on intake and affect The'picky eater': The toddler or preschooler who does not eat Modern Attachment Theory: The Central Role of Affect Regulation in Development and Treatment Role reversal method for treatment of food refusal associated with infantile feeding disorders | |||
| Teleterapia que conecta: intervenciones efectivas en acción - SLPs en Acción | 13 Aug 2026 | 01:06:15 | |
Invitada: Lymari Segarra Arroyo, SLPD, CCC-SLP Gana 0.1 ASHA CEU por este episodio con Speech Therapy PD En este episodio del podcast SLPs en Acción, Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP, conversa con la Dra. Lymari Segarra Arroyo, SLPD, CCC-SLP, sobre cómo la teleterapia puede convertirse en una herramienta clínica efectiva, dinámica y accesible para nuestros clientes. Juntas exploran estrategias prácticas para planificar sesiones virtuales significativas, fomentar la participación activa, adaptar las intervenciones según las necesidades del cliente y abordar los desafíos más comunes de la telepráctica. Este episodio ofrece ideas aplicables para SLPs y SLPAs que desean fortalecer sus servicios en línea con confianza, creatividad y propósito clínico. Show Notes: Recursos: | |||
| Language, Literacy, and the Path to Reading Success with Heather Ramsdell - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 11 Aug 2026 | 01:04:28 | |
What role do SLPs play with literacy development? Guest: Heather L. Ramsdell, PhD, CCC-SLP, CALT, QIT Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Heather L. Ramsdell, PhD, CCC-SLP, CALT, QIT, for a passionate, research-backed discussion that positions speech-language pathologists as central to literacy development. Heather reframes dyslexia and reading challenges as reflections of underlying language and developmental profiles, explains how early oral language skills lay the foundation for reading, and discusses key early indicators of risk and the diverse developmental pathways that contribute to reading difficulties. About the Guest: Heather L. Ramsdell, PhD CCC-SLP, CALT, QI in Training, University of Memphis, 2009, is an Associate Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Idaho State University, owner/clinician at Once Upon a Time LLC, and mother of two children with dyslexia. Her teaching, research, and clinical areas of expertise/interest include infant vocal development, phonetics, phonology, multisensory structured language intervention, spelling, structured word inquiry, literacy, and dyslexia. Show Notes:
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| Making Evidence-Based Practice Work in Schools - School of Speech | 10 Aug 2026 | 01:02:02 | |
Whether you're new to school-based practice or a seasoned clinician, you'll leave with realistic, time-saving strategies you can use to make evidence-based practice a sustainable part of your everyday workflow. Full Episode Title: From Research to Real Life: Making Evidence-Based Practice Work in Schools Guests: Gabriella Reynolds, PhD, CCC-SLP & Dr. Ellie Cooper PhD, CCC-SLP, LSLS CERT. AVT Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Evidence-based practice is essential for school-based speech-language pathologists (SLPs), but finding, evaluating, and applying research can feel overwhelming in the realities of school practice. In this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes Dr. Gabriella Reynolds and Dr. Ellie Cooper, to share practical, evidence-based strategies for helping school-based SLPs translate research into confident clinical decision-making and effective interventions for the students they serve every day. About the Guests: Gabriella Reynolds, PhD, CCC-SLP is an assistant professor in the Communication Sciences and Disorders Department at Syracuse University. Prior to entering academia, she worked as a speech-language pathologist (SLP) at a school for children with language and learning difficulties. Her research focuses on the language and literacy development of children with hearing loss. Dr. Ellie Cooper is a certified Speech-Language Pathologist, Listening and Spoken Language Specialist (LSLS Cert. AVT), and Assistant Professor in the Master of Speech-Language Pathology program at the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences. | |||
| Celebrating ASHFoundation: 80 Years of Advancing Clinical Practice - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 09 Aug 2026 | 01:02:53 | |
Learn how the ASHFoundation is stepping up amidst research funding cuts. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD 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. If you've been watching the news and wondering how research funding cuts might impact our field, take a breath. The ASHFoundation is stepping up. Together, they discuss how innovative funding initiatives, including the Need-Based Emergency Funding Program, are supporting students, early-career investigators, and the future of communication sciences and disorders. Katherine and Ryan also share their personal experiences, highlighting the impact of Foundation support on their research and professional journeys. About the Guests: Dr. Ryan McCreery, PhD, is the Vice President of Research at Boys Town National Research Hospital in Omaha, Nebraska. He also serves as a Senior Scientist and Director of the Audibility, Perception, and Cognition (APC) Lab. Sharon E. Moss, PhD, CCC-SLP, CAE, became the executive director of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Foundation in October 2022. Moss is responsible for the ASHFoundation’s leadership and management, fundraising, and mission-related program activities which include scholarship, research grant and special project initiatives. Katherine M. Trice earned her BA in Linguistics from the University of Rochester and completed her PhD in Psychology from Northeastern University this July. She currently works as a postdoctoral associate in the Gabrieli Lab at MIT. Show Notes:
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| Health-Literate Communication for SLPs with Richard Zraick - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs | 06 Aug 2026 | 01:04:17 | |
Health-literate communication is essential to effective speech-language pathology practice. Guest: Richard Zraick, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Brainstorms, Richard Zraick, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE, joins host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, to discuss practical, evidence-informed strategies for making clinical communication clearer, more accessible, and more actionable. Together, they examine common barriers to patient understanding and share practical ways to organize information, reduce cognitive load, use plain language without sacrificing clinical accuracy, incorporate teach-back into everyday practice, and create patient education that better supports individuals with communication disorders, cognitive impairments, and varying literacy levels. About the Guest: Richard Zraick, PhD, CCC-SLP, CHSE, is Professor and formerly the Founding Director of the School of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Central Florida. He is a Fellow of the American Speech, Language, and Hearing Association. He is also a Certified Health Simulation Educator. He completed his Psychology B.A. (’84) and Speech and Hearing Science M.A. (’87) at the University of Arizona, followed by a Ph.D. from Arizona State University (’98). Show Notes: Examining Patient-Provider Language and Interactions in Healthcare (EXPLAIN) Lab | |||
| NICU to EI with the Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Team - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 04 Aug 2026 | 01:13:25 | |
Learn how to support NICU graduates as they transition from the hospital to home. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD 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, impacts caregiver engagement, readiness to learn, and the ability to support their newborns. They also highlight why supporting caregivers is essential to improving outcomes for infants and families. About the Guests: Tiffany Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC, is a Speech Language Pathologist and International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant. She brings her deep clinical experience in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, preterm and medically complex infants, and healthcare systems in the work she does as a clinician, educator and systems change advocate. Sara Circelli, MA, IMH-E, PMH-C, is the Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Manager at Northwest Center, where she also served as an Early Intervention Family Resources Coordinator for nearly a decade. She helped develop Northwest Center’s Hospital-to-Home team to address the “service cliff” families face after NICU discharge, ensuring a supported transition home. Leslie Butterfield, PhD, PMH-C, is a perinatal psychologist specializing in the transition to parenthood, perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMADs), perinatal loss, recovery from traumatic birth, NICU parenting, and parenting medically fragile infants. She is past Chairwoman of Perinatal Support Washington and the past President of PATTCh (Prevention and Treatment of Traumatic Childbirth). Show Notes: hospitaltohomesystemschange.org pediatricfeedingconnections.com Love Money: Support National Perinatal Association | |||
| Coming Back to Your Body: Stress Relief for Helping Professionals - The Morning Commute | 03 Aug 2026 | 00:38:39 | |
Hosted by: Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.05 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes you to this episode of The Morning Commute, where she explores body mindfulness as a practical, accessible tool to help professionals in high-demand environments such as schools, clinics, and healthcare settings. Clinicians often spend their days managing paperwork, caseload demands, behavioral challenges, scheduling pressures, and emotional decision-making, all while becoming disconnected from their own physical and emotional needs. This episode emphasizes that mindfulness is not about eliminating stress or achieving perfect calm. Instead, it focuses on developing the ability to notice, pause, and return to the present moment with greater awareness and self-compassion. You'll leave with practical strategies to support your own well-being and, when appropriate, adapt these approaches for students and clients. About the Host: Stephanie Michele Sweigart, MS, CCC-SLP, is a leading expert in mindfulness and compassion-based practices in special education. Certified as both a Speech-Language Pathologist and a Teacher of Mindfulness Meditation, she integrates holistic approaches into clinical and educational settings to empower professionals and students alike. Stephanie Michele is the founder of Golden State Speech Pathology Services, Inc., a woman-owned non-profit agency established in 2013. Show Notes: Free PDF: The Power of You eBook References: 👉Golden State Speech Pathology Services, Inc. 📩 Contact Me:📸 Instagram 🟢 Spotify Playlist for the Morning Commute: 🎁 Freebies & Extras🎉 Free download: Compassionate Communication in the Workplace Workbook | |||
| Bilingüismo y lenguaje: estrategias prácticas que sí funcionan - SLPs en Acción | 30 Jul 2026 | 01:05:03 | |
Invitada: Jamilet Figueroa, MS, CCC-SLP Gana 0.1 ASHA CEU por este episodio con Speech Therapy PD En este episodio de SLPs en Acción, Damaris Sánchez Rivera, MS, CCC-SLP, conversa con Jamilet Figueroa, MS, CCC-SLP, sobre la evaluación e intervención del lenguaje en niños bilingües español-inglés. Juntas analizan cómo diferenciar una diferencia lingüística de un trastorno real del lenguaje y comparten estrategias que los patólogos del habla y lenguaje pueden aplicar de inmediato en su práctica clínica. A lo largo del episodio, conocerás los errores más comunes durante la evaluación de estudiantes bilingües, cómo fomentar el *carryover* entre la terapia, la escuela y el hogar, y maneras efectivas de aumentar la participación de las familias sin sobrecargar al profesional. También descubrirás cómo la tecnología puede convertirse en una aliada para fortalecer la colaboración con los cuidadores y apoyar el desarrollo del lenguaje más allá de la sesión de terapia. Si trabajas con niños bilingües en entornos escolares, clínicos o de intervención temprana, este episodio te ofrecerá ideas prácticas y aplicables para brindar una atención más efectiva y culturalmente responsable. Contacta a Jamilet Figueroa, MS, CCC-SLP en Instagram Página web: https://hablamigo.com/ Recursos:
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| Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact (ASLP-IC) - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 28 Jul 2026 | 01:05:01 | |
What is the ASLP Interstate Compact and what does it mean for SLPs? Guest: Susan Adams, Esq., CAE, Director of State Legislative & Regulatory Affairs at ASHA Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD 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 privileges it provides, and where implementation currently stands across the United States. If you've been wondering how the compact could affect your clinical practice, this episode will help you understand the opportunities, limitations, and what to watch for next. About the Guest: Susan Adams is the Director for State Legislative and Regulatory Affairs at ASHA. She is responsible for advancing the public policy objectives of ASHA by serving as team lead and policy expert on state legislation and regulations affecting audiologists and speech-language pathologists, related to state licensure, including the Audiology & Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact, and diversity, equity, and inclusion issues that affect the ability to practice. Show Notes: | |||
| Coaching Techniques for Parents of Gestalt Processors - the gestalt get-together | 27 Jul 2026 | 01:06:10 | |
Small shifts in your coaching can make a lasting impact at home. Guest: Cristina J. Easton, Educational Consultant Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, welcomes back Cristina Easton to discuss what effective parent coaching looks like through the eyes of a parent of a Gestalt Language Processor. Drawing from her own experiences, Cristina shares what helped her feel supported, what created barriers to learning, and how clinicians can build stronger partnerships with families throughout the therapy process. Together, Corinne and Cristina discuss practical coaching strategies that encourage collaboration, confidence, and meaningful carryover beyond the therapy room. You'll learn ways to provide education and feedback that feel supportive rather than overwhelming, helping families become active, empowered members of the therapeutic team. Whether you're new to parent coaching or looking to strengthen your approach, this episode offers thoughtful insights and real-world perspectives that can help you create more effective, family-centered therapy for Gestalt Language Processors. About the Guest: Cristina J. Easton is the founder of imPACT Educational Consulting, LLC, Director at Educator Support Collaborative, and Program Strategy Manager at AdoptAClassroom.org. She majored in Sociology at Smith College, earned her Master's in Teaching as a New York City Teaching Fellow in Special Education, and her Master's in Education Leadership at Bank Street College of Education. Her mission is to guide projects from promise to impact, focusing on measurable actions that promote voice, equity, and joy for youth, families, educators, and institutions. Show Notes: The Early Childhood Coaching Handbook - Dathan D. Rush & M'Lisa L. Shelden Neurodivergent Climbers: Finding Balance On and Off the Wall | |||
| Intent, Intensity, and Neuroplasticity with Laura Langer - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs | 23 Jul 2026 | 01:06:10 | |
Why Do Intent, Intensity, and Neuroplasticity Matter? Guest: Laura Langer, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Brainstorms, host Renee Garrett, MSEd, CCC-SLP, CBIS, is joined by Laura Langer, MS, CCC-SLP, to examine the evidence behind the SPEAK OUT! program and why intentional speech production plays such an important role in treating individuals with Parkinson's disease. Together, they discuss the research supporting SPEAK OUT!, the principles of motor learning and neuroplasticity that guide the program, and how repetition, intensity, and salience work together to create meaningful improvements in communication. About the Guest: Laura Langer, M.S., CCC-SLP, serves as the Chief Clinical & Research Officer at Parkinson Voice Project, where she is committed to advancing evidence-based care for individuals with Parkinson's disease. She has an extensive background in medical speech-language pathology and clinical education, with a strong focus on neurologic communication and swallowing disorders. | |||
| Debunking Baby-Led Weaning | Kelsey Thompson - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 21 Jul 2026 | 01:02:42 | |
Understanding the research, benefits, and limitations of Baby-Led Weaning. Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD 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. About the Guest: Kelsey Thompson, PhD, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist, research scientist, and mom of two. Her clinical and research work centers on supporting families during the introduction of solid foods, with the goal of preventing long-term pediatric feeding disorders and empowering caregivers to feel confident in their feeding journey. Related Courses:
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| The Hidden Architecture of Language: Autoregression, AI, and Human Speech with Dr. Elan Barenholtz - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama | 19 Aug 2025 | 01:08:13 | |
Get ASHA CEUs: Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube Join the Beyond Words Newsletter Learn more about Dr. Barenholtz:
Join host Garrett Oyama in this thought-provoking episode of Beyond Words, featuring Dr. Elan Barenholtz, cognitive scientist and professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University. Together, they explore Dr. Barenholtz’s compelling theory that language is not invented, but discovered—emerging from structured, sequential patterns much like music. They dive deep into the concept of language as an autoregressive system, where meaning arises not from static symbols but from dynamic movement through linguistic space. Key topics include the aesthetics of syntax, the parallels between language and jazz improvisation, and what large language models can teach us about human communication. With implications for AI, language development, and clinical practice, this episode offers a paradigm-shifting view of how we speak, think, and understand the world. | |||
| The Shape of Language with Dr. Edward Gibson - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama | 12 Aug 2025 | 01:04:44 | |
Join the Beyond Words Newsletter Get ASHA CEUs: SpeechTherapyPD Watch on YouTube Description: What shapes the way humans speak? In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett Oyama sits down with Dr. Ted Gibson, professor of cognitive science at MIT and director of the MIT Language Lab, to explore how language emerges from cognitive and communicative pressures. From Amazonian hunter-gatherer languages with no number words, to cross-linguistic patterns explained by dependency length minimization, Ted shares insights from decades of research across dozens of languages. We also discuss why syntax matters for communication, how brain imaging separates language from thought, and what this means for speech-language pathologists, educators, and anyone fascinated by human cognition. Find Dr. Gibson here: Lex Fridman Interview | |||
| Cracking the Code: How Babies Learn Language Before Their First Word with Dr. Saffran - Beyond Words with Garrett Oyama | 28 Jul 2025 | 00:57:10 | |
Join the Beyond Words Newsletter Get CEUs: SpeechTherapyPd Watch on YouTube What does it take to make sense of the sound soup that surrounds a newborn? In this episode of Beyond Words, Garrett Oyama sits down with Dr. Jenny Saffran—pioneer of infant statistical learning—to explore how babies transform streams of speech into meaningful language, all without seeing “white spaces” between words. Together, they dive into:
Dr. Saffran also weighs in on nature vs. nurture, the rise of large language models, and why infants may be motivated not by communication—but by the desire to grip the world with meaning. Whether you’re a speech therapist, a cognitive science fan, or just fascinated by how humans learn to speak, this conversation opens up wonder and insight on every level. | |||
| Advocacy and Understanding for ASHA’s Proposed Changes to the “2020 Certification Standards” Panel Discussion - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights | 18 Jun 2025 | 01:50:55 | |
Expert Panel: Amy Hobek, PhD, CCC-SLP, Fé González Murray, EdD, CCC-SLP, Vishnu KK Nair, Archie Soelaeman, Betty Yu and Reem Khamis Take ACTION HERE: Changes to 2020 certification standards feedback. Survey. (n.d.). https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020_Cert_Changes This episode will be available for 0.1 ASHA CEU on July 4, enroll here: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/courses/ashas-proposed-changes Correction Note from Dr. Betty: “During the recording I referred to the executive order targeting associations with assets of $500 million or more. I thought ASHA met that criteria but actually ASHA’s net assets are around $174 million.” In this episode, Michelle and Erin host an all start line up of colleagues from across the globe to discuss ASHA’s Proposed Changes to the “2020 Certification Standards” and the long-term ramifications that these changes could have for our profession. This conversation is timely in that there are only a matter of days, roughly 3 weeks or less, for audiologists and speech-language pathologists (including students) to write in and advocate to ASHA on whether the proposed changes to the 2020 Certification Standards should be accepted… changes that remove key words and language that were hard fought to obtain. Be informed that this conversation does address political rationale behind the changes and offer a plethora of resources for individuals to grow their knowledge regarding the long-term ramifications of these proposed changes… but it ends with resources on how to make your voice heard! So, come join the ladies of “First Bite” and ADVOCATE! About the Panel: Amy Hobek, PhD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Professor of Communication Sciences and Disorders at the University of Cincinnati. Her teaching and scholarship focus on equity and inclusion, with an emphasis on valuing and legitimizing cultural and linguistic variations in these areas within individuals, families, and communities. She is also a licensed speech language pathologist providing clinic supervision of graduate students in a culturally and linguistically diverse preschool setting on UC’s campus. She is a co-chair of the Cultural Humility Task Force of the National Black Association of Speech Language and Hearing. She is a topic co-chair of Equity, Inclusion, and Cultural-Linguistic Diversity for the ASHA 2025 Convention. Professor Reem Khamis (also known as Reem Khamis-Dakwar) is Professor Emerita at Adelphi University and Chair of the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Long Island University (LIU) Brooklyn. Her expertise centers on language development, processing, and clinical services within the sociolinguistic context of diglossia and diverse populations. Dr. Khamis is co-founder of the Journal of the Critical Study of Communication and Disability (JCSCD) and a co-founding member of the Speech, Language, and Hearing Scientists Equity Action Collective. She currently serves as Language Section Editor for the Journal of Speech, Language, and Hearing Research (JSLHR). She received the Excellence in Diversity Award in 2020 from the Council of Academic Programs in Communication Sciences and Disorders (CAPCSD). Fé González Murray, EdD, CCC-SLP is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders at Northern Arizona University. Prior to joining the NAU faculty, she worked for 25 years as an English/Spanish bilingual speech-language pathologist in various settings, most notably in public schools serving Indigenous American, migrant, and immigrant populations. In addition to teaching and supervising clinical rotations, she facilitates workshops nationally and internationally on topics related to responsive practice with culturally and linguistically diverse individuals and their families, including multilingualism and collaboration with interpreters. Vishnu KK Nair is a lecturer in the School of Psychology and Clinical Language Sciences at University of Reading, UK. He currently co-leads the health theme of the Centre for Literacy and Multilingualism, University of Reading. His current research utilizes critical, decolonial and more than human approaches to understanding communication and disability. He is committed towards building a body of interdisciplinary and anti-colonial scholarship that de-pathologizes communication disability and focuses on understanding and affirming communication variability. His teaching and research have won multiple teaching excellence, research supervision and best student dissertation awards. Archie Soelaeman (she/her) is the Manager of School Speech Language Services and a speech-language pathologist at Helping Hand School in Countryside, Illinois, a therapeutic day school. She provides services to students with a primary diagnosis of autism and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team on a daily basis. She has over 16 years of experience in this setting. Her clinical interests include autism spectrum, augmentative and alternative communication, and apraxia. Archie is also a co-president of the Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus, a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization whose primary mission is to make connections among API groups, share common concerns in education, and advocate for quality speech and hearing service delivery for individuals across diverse API communities. Archie is a native speaker of Bahasa Indonesia who also has conversational proficiency in Spanish. Betty Yu is a Professor in the Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences and a Co-Managing Editor of the Journal of Critical Study of Communication and Disability. Her research and clinical interests are in how communication access among racially-minoritized, disabled children in multilingual communities are shaped by institutional practices/policies, family socialization, and dominant ideologies about race/language/disability. She also focuses on issues of equity in the field of Speech, Language and Hearing Sciences (SLHS), particularly as related to the systemic influences of raciolinguistic discrimination, ableism and pathologization. Show Notes: Asian Pacific Islander speech-language-hearing caucus. Asian Pacific Islander Speech-Language-Hearing Caucus. (2022, December 14). https://apislhc.org/ Beaver, D. (2024). The politics of language. Princeton University Press. El Akkad, O. (2025). One day, everyone will have always been against this. Alfred A. Knopf. Karen Yourish, A. D. (2025, March 8). These words are disappearing in the new Trump administration. The New York Times. https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2025/03/07/us/trump-federal-agencies-websites-words-dei.html Ostrager, A.-E., Jordan, J., & High, T. R. (2025, February 10). President Trump acts to roll back dei initiatives. The Harvard Law School Forum on Corporate Governance. https://corpgov.law.harvard.edu/2025/02/10/president-trump-acts-to-roll-back-dei-initiatives/ | |||
| The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 5) - The Speech Link with Char Boshart | 16 May 2025 | 01:04:06 | |
-Originally Aired September 2019- Earn a total of 0.5 ASHA CEUs for the 5-part episodes with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Perfect-Oral-Motor-Storm-What-Happened-Why-and-Supportiv In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology. Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what happened, who did what, and where we go from here. Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions. | |||
| The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 4) - The Speech Link with Char Boshart | 14 May 2025 | 01:01:15 | |
-Originally Aired September 2019- Earn a total of 0.5 ASHA CEUs for the 5-part episodes with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Perfect-Oral-Motor-Storm-What-Happened-Why-and-Supportiv In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology. Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what happened, who did what, and where we go from here. Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions. | |||
| The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 3) - The Speech Link with Char Boshart | 12 May 2025 | 01:00:41 | |
-Originally Aired September 2019- Earn a total of 0.5 ASHA CEUs for the 5-part episodes with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Perfect-Oral-Motor-Storm-What-Happened-Why-and-Supportiv In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology. Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what happened, who did what, and where we go from here. Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions. | |||
| The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 2) - The Speech Link with Char Boshart | 09 May 2025 | 01:02:43 | |
-Originally Aired September 19, 2019- Earn a total of 0.5 ASHA CEUs for the 5-part episodes with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Perfect-Oral-Motor-Storm-What-Happened-Why-and-Supportiv In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology. Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what happened, who did what, and where we go from here. Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions. | |||
| The Perfect Oral Motor Storm: What Happened, Why, and Supportive Evidence for Oral Sensory-Motor Therapy (Part 1) - The Speech Link with Char Boshart | 07 May 2025 | 00:54:14 | |
-Originally Aired September 2019- Earn a total of 0.5 ASHA CEUs for the 5-part episodes with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Perfect-Oral-Motor-Storm-What-Happened-Why-and-Supportiv In this five-hour course, Char chronicles a comprehensive account of the events of the past two decades that have infused and inspired one of the most controversial—and misunderstood—storms in the history of speech-language pathology. Perhaps you’re unsure why “oral motor” has been criticized, or how to respond when someone mentions it. You’ll learn what to say and how to back it up. Char covers the “Five Waves” as to what happened, who did what, and where we go from here. Most importantly, you’ll learn Supportive Evidence for the Use of Oral Sensory-Motor Methods to Remediate Speech Sound Productions. | |||
| The Social Brain Toolkit: Practical Resources for Caregivers with Leanne Togher, Rachael Rietdijk, & Kate Smith - Brainstorms: Functional Neurorehab for SLPs | 10 Apr 2025 | 01:03:13 | |
Guests: Leanne Togher, PhD, FSPA, FASSBI, Rachael Rietdijk, PhD, SLP, & Kate Smith, MSPA, CPSP Earn 0.1 ASHA CEU for this episode with Speech Therapy PD: https://www.speechtherapypd.com/course?name=The-Social-Brain-Toolkit-Practical-Resources-for-Caregiver Join Renee Garrett as she kicks off Season 2 of Brainstorms Functional Neurorehab with esteemed guests Dr. Leanne Togher, Dr. Rachael Rietdijk, and Kate Smith. In this episode, the team explores the Social Brain Toolkit, a suite of resources designed to improve communication for individuals with acquired brain injuries (ABI). The discussion covers the inception, development, and components of programs like TBI Express, TBI ConneCT, and Interactability. They delve into the crucial role of communication partner training, methodological research, and evidence-based practices in supporting TBI patients and their caregivers. Additionally, the episode touches upon the groundbreaking work at the University of Sydney and introduces speechBITE, a curated repository of treatment research in speech pathology. Tune in to learn about their innovative approach to making effective communication strategies accessible and practical for clinicians, students, and families worldwide. Episode Timeline: 00:00 Introduction and Disclosures 01:40 Meet the Experts 04:50 The Social Brain Toolkit: Origins and Development 09:03 TBI Express, and TBI ConneCT: Evolution of Training Programs 11:36 Telehealth and Digital Health Innovations 13:18 Expanding Communication Partner Training 15:22 Interactability and Social Ability: New Tools for Broader Impact 17:39 Practical Applications and Future Directions 32:48 Understanding Communication After Brain Injury 33:26 Training for Caregivers and Students 35:14 Introducing TBI Express and interact-ABI-lity 36:03 Free Resources and Accessibility 36:46 speechBITE: A Resource for Speech Pathologists 37:32 The Evolution and Impact of speechBITE 44:19 Kate Smith's PhD Research on Clinical Information Needs 53:01 Addressing Methodological Quality in Research 56:07 The Social Brain Toolkit and Caregiver Support 59:08 Final Thoughts and Resources About the Guests: Professor Leanne Togher is a full Professor at the University of Sydney, Australia, and NHMRC Professorial Research Fellow (Investigator Grant Leadership Level 3). Professor Togher holds a PhD in speech pathology and is internationally recognised with more than 250 journal articles. Professor Togher has led the development of communication treatments for people with brain injury and their families, carers, and community agencies, including TBI Express, TBI ConneCT, and the Social Brain Toolkit. She is the director of the evidence-based practice website speechBITE. Professor Togher is the incoming Chair for the International Brain Injury Association and Chair of Brain Injury Australia. Dr Rachael Rietdijk is a certified practising speech pathologist and Lecturer at the University of Sydney, with research interests in acquired brain injury, communication partner training, and digital health. Her PhD research produced a new evidence-based intervention for people with traumatic brain injury called TBIconneCT. Dr Rietdijk was the project lead for the Social Brain Toolkit project, including interact-ABI-lity, the first free evidence-based online program about communicating successfully with people with a brain injury. This program has reached over 1500 people from over 25 countries. Dr Rietdijk continues collaborating as part of research teams on the Communication Connect NHMRC Ideas Grant and the Communication for Safe Care NDIS Information, Linkages and Capacity Building grant. Kate Smith is a speech-language pathologist who has worked in evidence-based practice for two decades. She is a member of the speechBITE advisory committee at the University of Sydney and worked on developing speechBITE with Professor Leanne Togher for over a decade. Kate is currently undertaking her PhD, applying a user-centered approach to co-designing a new digital resource that provides research evidence for SLPs. Mentioned in this episode: | |||
| Culturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Elevating Excellence | 06 Jan 2025 | 01:02:41 | |
Episode 7 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD In this special series finale episode recorded during the ASHA Convention in Seattle, Jerrold Jackson, co-chair of the ASHA Convention, leads an insightful discussion on the theme of Cultural Humility through Elevating Excellence. This session explores how embracing cultural humility can drive positive change within the speech-language pathology profession, ultimately enhancing support for diverse populations. Jerrold addresses key themes of equity, visibility, and collaboration, focusing on improving representation in leadership roles and fostering equitable collaboration in clinical practice. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how cultural humility can serve as a foundational approach to creating a more inclusive, effective, and compassionate environment for professionals and the individuals they serve. About the Guest: Jerrold Jackson, MA, CCC-SLP, is CEO of the Roundtree Group, PLLC, and an advocate for culturally responsive practices with a range of professional experiences, including consulting, previously holding roles as a(n) assistive technologist, special education director, and graduate program coordinator. He received a bachelor’s from Southern University (SU) and A&M College (an HBCU) and a master’s from Western Michigan University (WMU), both degrees in Speech-Language-Hearing Sciences (SLHS). Mr. Jackson has presented nationally, by invitation, on topics related to supervision, mentorship, interprofessional education/collaboration, school-based support, and culturally responsive practices. He also continues to support the professional development of future speech-language-hearing scientists as adjunct faculty at 3 institutions across the country. Jerrold is an active professional volunteer with the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) in various capacities, the National Black Association for Speech-Language Hearing (NBASLH) as a board member, and the Praxis National Advisory Committee for SLP, all of which led to advancements in SLHS. He has been selected to be the SLP Co-Chair for the 2024 ASHA Convention, which hosts over 10,000 SLH professionals annually. He was the 2022 recipient of the ASHA Dorothy Dreyer Award for Volunteerism which is given annually to one individual who has made significant contributions to SLHS. In 2021, Jerrold was honored by the Southern University Alumni Federation by becoming a member of the 40 Under Forty “Cohort Trois” (Cohort 3), which recognizes graduates who have made significant contributions to their professional disciplines, local communities and/or the preservation of Southern University. Jerrold is involved within his community, particularly of note with student engagement activities of the SU Alumni Central Texas Chapter. | |||
| Culturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Advocacy | 03 Jan 2025 | 01:00:54 | |
Episode 6 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD In this episode, Treasyri Williams Wood and Vicki Deal Williams, CEO of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), delve into the role of advocacy in promoting cultural humility within speech-language pathology. They discuss the importance of advocating for diverse populations, reducing healthcare disparities, and the responsibility of professionals to integrate cultural humility into their advocacy efforts. Specifics include policy-making, public health initiatives, and strategies for equitable treatment. About the Guest: Vicki Deal Williams, MS, CCC-SLP, CAE is the Chief Executive Officer at the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA), where she has been on staff for more than 30 years. A Certified Association Executive and Fellow of the American Society of Association Executives (ASAE), Vicki is an ASHA-certified speech-language pathologist and ASHA Fellow. Vicki’s expertise and thought leadership include strategically advancing and leveraging diversity, leadership development, and resource stewardship to meet long-term objectives. She has a proven track record of success guiding staff and members through change. She continually strives to foster an inclusive culture while conveying a clear organizational vision and effecting optimal results through collaboration and partnerships with individuals at all levels of the organization, including volunteer leaders, members, students, clients/patients/students, vendors, staff, and other stakeholders. | |||
| Culturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Mentorship | 01 Jan 2025 | 01:00:39 | |
Episode 5 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD In this episode, Drs. Treasyri Williams Wood and Megan-Brette Hamilton explore the critical role of mentorship in fostering cultural humility within the field of speech-language pathology. They engage in a robust discussion regarding how mentorship can support equitable and inclusive communication practices and provide strategies for integrating cultural humility into mentorship to better serve diverse populations as speech-language pathologists, professors, and researchers. Guest: Megan-Brette Hamilton, PhD, CCC-SLP - In this episode, Drs. Treasyri Williams Wood and Megan-Brette Hamilton explore the critical role of mentorship in fostering cultural humility within the field of speech-language pathology. They discuss robustly how mentorship can support equitable and inclusive communication practices and provide strategies for integrating cultural humility into mentorship to better serve diverse populations as speech-language pathologists, professors, and researchers. | |||
| Culturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility through Inclusivity | 30 Dec 2024 | 01:02:31 | |
Episode 4 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD In this episode, Treasyri Williams Wood and Lillian Thompson Brown discuss the intersection of cultural humility and inclusivity in clinical practice. She emphasizes the importance of creating inclusive environments that respect and value diverse cultural backgrounds and offers practical strategies for clinicians to foster inclusivity through cultural humility. Specifics include exploring barriers to inclusivity in clinical settings and strategies for overcoming these barriers. Guest: Lillian Thompson Brown, MS, CCC-SLP, is a speech-language pathologist and PhD student in the Communication Sciences and Disorders program at Northwestern University. She is a member of the Early Intervention Research Group lab led by Dr. Megan Roberts, where her research focuses on improving autism diagnostic experiences for Black caregivers, increasing timely and accurate diagnoses for Black autistic toddlers, and implementing culturally responsive strategies in autism assessment and intervention. | |||
| Culturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility through Communication Justice with R. Danielle Scott | 28 Dec 2024 | 01:07:27 | |
Episode 1 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD In this episode, Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood is joined by R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Mankato in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program, leading the efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which includes leading the Diversity & Inclusion Fellows programming, aimed at recruiting/retaining graduate students of color. This episode will explore the principles of cultural humility and their application in fostering equitable communication practices within the field of speech-language pathology. About the Guest: R. Danielle Scott, PhD, CCC-SLP (she/her), is an Associate Clinical Professor in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program at Northeastern University Charlotte. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Psychology and Comparative Women’s Studies from Spelman College, a master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology from Indiana University, and a PhD in Psychology with an emphasis in cognition and instruction from Grand Canyon University. | |||
| Culturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility through Public Health with Pamela Rowe | 26 Dec 2024 | 01:02:22 | |
Episode 2 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD This episode explores the crucial role of cultural humility in public health, specifically within communicative sciences and disorders. The host and guest discuss how cultural humility promotes health equity and enhances respect for diverse communities. Listeners will learn practical strategies for speech-language pathologists to incorporate cultural humility into their public health efforts. About the Guest: Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, is the Clinical Director of Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP, LLC, an adult and pediatric therapy practice with seven locations across Florida. Her multidisciplinary team provides Speech, Occupational, Physical, and Respiratory Therapy services to clients of all ages. Pamela is currently pursuing dual graduate degrees—a Doctor of Health Sciences and a Master of Public Health—at the University of Indianapolis. | |||
| Cuturally SPEECHING: Cultural Humility Through Diversity and Equity with Valerie Borum | 23 Dec 2024 | 01:01:47 | |
Episode 3 of the miniseries: "Culturally SPEECHING: Clinical Competence Through Cultural Humility" hosted by Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood, SLPD, CCC-SLP, CDP Earn 0.01 ASHA CEUs for this episode: Complete the accompanying course with Speech Therapy PD This episode explores the essential role of cultural humility in promoting diversity and equity within clinical practice. The host and guest delve into how cultural humility enhances interactions with diverse populations and supports equitable treatment outcomes. Listeners will gain practical insights into integrating cultural humility into their professional practice and advancing diversity and equity in the field. About the Guest: Dr. Valerie Borum, PhD, MSW, LMSW, (she/her/hers) joined Toronto Metropolitan University as the Director of the School of Social Work in January 2020. She has experience as both a BSSW Program Director and an MSW Program Director. As a social work practitioner, she directed two programs, supervising social work and human service professionals serving persons with intersecting identities (e.g., disability, race/ethnicity, gender, deafness, etc.). Dr. Borum’s research and scholarship focus on the role of ethnoculture as a protective and promotive factor in health, mental health, and disabilities, with attention to populations of African descent. | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Advocacy with Hillary Cooper and Jessica Conn | 08 Nov 2024 | 01:02:48 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." We are only as good as the village and outreach that we create for our patients and their caregivers, and this episode is designed to answer the functional “But how do I do that?” question we all have. Tune in as Jessica and Hilary share ways in which advocacy appears in our profession, offers functional advice for how to encourage our patients and their caregivers to advocate for their dysphagia, as well as inspires us with strategies to advocate locally for our individual patients and for dysphagia nationwide. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Pediatric Aerodigestive Tract Disorders with Raquel Garcia | 07 Nov 2024 | 01:00:17 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." Have you ever had a pediatric patient on thickened liquids due to silent aspiration of an unknown etiology? Or have you ever worked with an infant that snorted when nursing? Or have you ever worked with a toddler whose parents complained about how loud they snored at night, or even during nap time and they also had a pediatric feeding disorder? Then join Dr. Garcia as she shares her passion and knowledge with the world and connects these dots together. Dr. Garcia explains how all of these signs and symptoms are indicative of a larger aerodigestive tract issue. She then shares functional advice for healing and therapy. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: End of Life with Caitlin Saxtein | 06 Nov 2024 | 00:58:09 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." For some of our patients, their prognosis is such that palliative care and hospice will be necessary so that they can have joy in their season of winter. But have you ever wondered what your role as the SLP on the team was during that time? Wonder no longer. Join Michelle and Caitlin as they spend a heartfelt hour discussing the differences between palliative care and hospice, the power of an advanced directive, and the unique role of the SLP on the team for both pediatric and geriatric cases. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Stroke with Sarah Breshears | 05 Nov 2024 | 01:02:53 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." In this hour, Sarah shares the basic science behind what a stroke is, how it can result in dysphagia, best practice for the SLP on the evaluating and treating team, as well as how to reduce your own stroke risk factors, and how to recognize the signs and symptoms of a stroke. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Pediatric Feeding Disorder | 02 Nov 2024 | 01:08:31 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." This hour is dedicated to educating our colleagues and members of the community to the comprehensive definition of a pediatric feeding disorder and its current prevalence, how a diagnosis of this disorder can impact ability to learn in other developmental areas and wraps with a call for action to engage in interprofessional practice for optimal patient outcomes. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Head and Neck Cancer with Brooke Beilman | 01 Nov 2024 | 01:00:33 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." In this episode, Brooke, who is an advocate for interdisciplinary collaboration between PT, OT, RD, and SLP for patient care, educates us to common signs and symptoms for dysphagia status post head and neck cancer treatments, appropriate evidenced-based treatments, as well as the impact of lymphedema and fibrosis on dysphagia. If you work with a patient, or have a loved one, who is currently receiving treatment for a head and neck cancer, then this is the episode to tune into to learn functional strategies, evidence-based treatments for dysphagia status post head and neck cancer and to establish the safest least restrictive and tastiest oral diet. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Trauma with Jessica Lasky | 31 Oct 2024 | 01:01:31 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." This hour is dedicated to dysphagia from trauma, the dysphagia cases that graduate school really didn’t prepare us for. Gunshot wounds, hanging, seizure post-ETOH withdrawals, this hour covers it all and then some. Plus, Jessica shares what interprofessional practice team members we should seek guidance from, how to collaborate with them, and answers all the “what ifs?” in between. Enjoy the hour dedicated to evidence-based practice for trauma-induced dysphagia. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||
| Understanding Dysphagia: Neurodegenerative Diseases with Maggie Donaker and Katie Gollin | 30 Oct 2024 | 01:00:24 | |
Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia." In this episode of Understanding Dysphagia, Maggie and Katie share their expertise on best practices for neurodegenerative disorders and how understanding the nuances of their complexities is critical for the treating speech-language pathologist in developing an appropriate plan of care. If you have ever worked with or dream of working with individual who has Parkinson’s disease, Guillain-Barre’ syndrome, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), then this hour will fill your cup. Join Michelle as she shares the combined knowledge and passion of Maggie and Katie and the world of neurodegenerative dysphagia. Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 - | |||