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PodCourse #81: 12/29/2019
Lisa Milliken, MA CCC-SLP, FNAP, CDP
Common Pediatric Medications and Their Role in Feeding and Swallowing Disorders
(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by Lisa Young Milliken, MA, CCC, FNAP, CDP, who received her BA from Louisiana Tech University and her MA from The University of Memphis in Audiology and Speech Language Pathology.  Have you had questions regarding that laundry list of medications that your pediatric patient is taking? No fear and no shame from us here at First Bite….because we have had the same questions too!  Did you know that certain common medications for GERD and seizure management could trigger an oroprharyngeal dysphagia, trigger constipation, or result in bone density issues?  As Clinicians we need to understand how the medications that our patients are taking can impact their hunger cues and desire for PO trials, or contribute to safety issues for PO intake…and Lisa is here to clarify the muddy waters that is pediatric medications.
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe how typical drug classes that may result in adverse effects in children’s swallowing or cognitive skills.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain 3 impacts to the GI system and hunger cues that common GERD medications (PPIs/H2RAs) can have on the body.  
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 ways in which seizure medications such as (Kepra, Onfi, Dilantin), impact cranial nerves for swallowing disorders.
PodCourse #83: 01/14/2020
Stephen Kneece, MA, CCC-SLP
The Power of Prompting and Push-In for AAC
(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined once again by Stephen Kneece, MA, CCC-SLP, who serves as the President-Elect-Elect of SCSHA (South Carolina Speech-Language Hearing Association), the CEO/Founder of Speech and Language Songs, as well as a graduate of the ASHA LDP (Leadership Development Program).  Today Stephen, who works as an Assistive Technology Consultant for his local school district, discusses the concept of “Prompting Hierarchy” and how to use it effectively with AAC, as well as pros and cons of utilizing a “Push-In” model for AAC in an Elementary School and in a Daycare for Early Intervention.  The guru behind “Speech and Language Songs”, found on YouTube and Instagram, packs quite the perky punch in this episode…bonus points…he can really rock that guitar and solo vocals!
Objectives:
  1. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 3 aspects of Prompting Hierarchy.
  2. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and explain 2 pros and cons of using AAC via a “push-in” session in an elementary school .  
  3. By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe 2 ways to functionally incorporate AAC via “push-in” for a daycare/early interventions session.