PodCourse 11: 08/21/18
Jennifer Tardy I have a business…now how do I drum up the business? (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here. Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by business savvy Mrs. Jennifer Tardy, with “PT the OT Therapy and Wellness, originally from Millinocket, Maine, however currently residing in Lexington, SC. In this lecture we tackle the largest fear of small business owners, “how do we ethically obtain referrals?”. Jennifer, a successful Director who currently manages referrals for three different businesses, offers her functional/practical insight into how you too can make it in the world of habilitation/re-hab…and still maintain your glass-half-full disposition! |
PodCourse #12: 08/28/18
Erin Forward, MSP CF-SLP “To bag or not to bag?” True Struggles of a “Bagless EI SLP” (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here. Description: In this bold and brazen episode, Michelle is joined by the lovely Miss Erin Forward of Rochester, NY, where they take on an age old debate of “to-bag” or “not-to-bag” in the world of Early Intervention. Best practice guidelines, everything from ASHA to the WHO, are discussed, then real-world advice on how home-health speech therapists can implement these guidelines in a home where resources are limited and poverty is high is tackled. Put your bags and fears aside, as Michelle and Erin provide joyful and practical interventions. |
PodCourse #13: 09/04/18
Gregg Black, MD So you’re telling me allergy testing is important? (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by the charismatic Gregg Black, MD, of Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants, PA. Dr. Black, from Columbia, SC, (by way of Clemson, SC, Birmingham, AL, Whangaeri, NZ, and New Orleans, LA), shares the process by which infants, as young as 30 days, can begin safely assessing for food allergies…and the best way to go about the diagnostic process! This lecture is the perfect starting point for clinicians as they learn to recognize early s/s of potential food allergies and how to offer guidance on helping our patients reach out to an allergist. |
PodCourse #14: 09/11/18
Melissa Montiel, MS CCC-SLP Title: Banishing Confusion for Clefts! (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here Description: In this episode, Michelle is joined by the gifted Mrs. Melissa Monteil, MS CCC-SLP, from the Medical University of South Carolina and the Evelyn Tramell Institute for Voice and Swallowing. In this lecture, we discuss the process of prenatal diagnosis of cleft and dispel misconceptions regarding feeding a little one with a cleft, especially in that first critical year. Not only does this amazing woman specialize in the subject matter for her career, but also she also freely gives of her spare time and treats patients through Global Smile Foundation around the world. Be sure to have your questions ready for this dynamic guest interview! |
PodCourse # 15: 09/18/18
KiKi L’Italien What everyone needs to know about social media today! (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by social media guru, Kiki L’Italien, CEO and founder of Amplified Growth, a digital marketing consultancy specializing in social media, SEO, and influencer marketing. Kiki, who regularly lectures to Speech-Language Pathologists and other medical colleagues, will focus this lecture in maintaining professionalism and navigating potential ethical pitfalls of social media…all the while teaching how to put social media to work for you, making your practice thrive! |
PodCourse #16: 09/25/18
Erin Forward, MSP CF-SLP Banishing Basic "Feeding" Myths in the World of Pediatrics (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here Description: In this lively episode, Michelle is joined by the lovely Miss Erin Forward, MS CF-SLP, formally of Rochester, NY, to bust some of our pre-conceived myths regarding treatment of “feeding” disorders in the pediatric world. Defining the etiology of the dysphagia, the confusion of utilization of EBP strategies with adults and how EBP can often become misplaced when treating pediatrics is discussed, as well as some of our favorite resources to develop our EBP for pediatrics is discussed. It’s an intense session, but one that has been worth the wait! |
PodCourse # 17: 10/02/18
Jennifer Tardy My son has what?!? One holistic Momma Bear’s healing walk for her son’s EOE (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here. Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by holistically fierce “Momma-Bear” Mrs. Jennifer Tardy, with Eating for Healing, from Millinocket, Maine, however currently residing in Lexington, SC. In this lecture we tackle EOE, eosinophilic esophagitis, from the unique perspective of a mother…who happens to be a nutrition coach…to learn key insights into how a devastating diagnosis was tackled with compassion, understanding, and education! Just new to the world of EOE, then this lecture is a great starting point as we are learning from a member of the front line! |
PodCourse #18: 10/09/18
Gregg Black, MD Dairy vs Soy vs What? The correct formula for your allergy and why! (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here. Description: In this episode Michelle is joined once again by the ever-so-funny Gregg Black, MD, of Carolina Allergy and Asthma Consultants, PA. Dr. Black, from Columbia, SC, (who hails from the upstate by way of AL, NZ, and New Orleans). In this episode they put the microscope to milk and soy testing for our youngest of young patients…hoping to enlighten clinicians around the world as to the pitfalls of changing to formulas too quickly…and how to safely proceed in the perilous presence of eczema, while also tackling the other muddy mysteries of milk! |
PodCourse #19: 10/16/18
Melissa Montiel, MS CCC-SLP VPI…It’s more than nasal emissions, it can impact swallowing too! (.1 ASHA CEU) For more info, click here. Description: In this episode Michelle is joined once again by the gifted Mrs. Melissa Monteil, MS CCC-SLP, (see Episode 14 “Banishing Confusion for Clefts”), from the Medical University of South Carolina and the Evelyn Tramell Institute for Voice and Swallowing. In Melissa’s second lecture, we address both the speech component of VPI (velopharyngeal insufficiency), but also the more elusive and often misunderstood swallowing aspect of VPI. Sit back in awe as Melissa educates colleagues about signs and symptoms that would warrant a VPI evaluation and the steps involved during the VPI eval. If you have a patient with nasal regurgitation, then this might be perfect for you! |
PodCourse #20: 10/23/18
Erin Forward, MSP CF-SLP Chasing the Swallow…that should include ALL the Referrals!! (.1 ASHA and AOTA CEU) For more info, click here. Description: In this lively episode, Michelle is joined by the lovely Miss Erin Forward, MS CF-SLP, formally of Rochester, NY, but now of Cola-Town, SC to assist in “Chasing the Swallow”! Did you know an SLP can’t tackle an oropharyngeal dysphagia or a feeding disorder alone?!? Well folks, we can’t! Why? Because we, for lack of a better phrase, are the gatekeepers, the starting point, to the greater world of the alimentary canal! In this episode, Michelle and Erin address who should join us on the journey for PO intake and why! |