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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!
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe process by which they may obtain referrals.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to name and describe 2 locations they could obtain referrals from.
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain 2 criteria to determine order of need when multiple referrals have been received. 
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.
Objectives:
  1. The 3 governing bodies and their position on bagless (natural environment) driven speech therapy.
  2. The 3 encounters of real-world implementation of ST in home-health settings as relates to ADLs.
  3. 2 potential resources for getting supplies into a home where finances are limited.
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
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​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.
​Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe the gold standard for diagnosing a food allergy.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain the best method for determining food allergen sensitization. 
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe the earliest age a child can begin safely assessing for food allergies and why.
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! 
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe 3 steps involved in the prenatal diagnosis and preparation for babies with cleft.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 differences between feeding a child with a cleft vs. their typically developing peers, within that first year of life.  
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 misconceptions for feeding a child with a cleft palate.
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! 
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe 3 common problems clinicians face when utilizing social media online.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain 3 large trends of social media and decline in organic reach. 
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 2 strengths and weaknesses of FB advertising vs. other formats.
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!
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 different medical diagnoses and how they can trigger an oropharygneal dysphagia.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 2 EBP for treating adults and how these can be replicated with pediatrics. 
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 evidence-based practice supports to grow as a clinician.
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! 
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe s/s of EOE from family perspective.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain 3 steps families can take to support their loved one with EOE. 
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 strategies for introducing healthy eating at a young age.
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! 
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe 3 different s/s of a milk allergy.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain how the body processes cow’s milk vs hydrolyzed formula.
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe the difference between EHF and AAF formulas and when one is appropriate for a patient.  
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! 
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to describe s/s of VPI and how it can affect speech production.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to explain how VPI can affect swallowing.
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 components of a VPI evaluation.
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! 
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe the scope of practice of an SLP when treating a pediatric oropharygneal dysphagia.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 practioners that SLPs will refer to and why they should be involved in a pediatric patients POC.
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe the 2 aspects of the importance of shared/overlapping scope of practice with OT and PT.