Michelle L. W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
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PodCourse #141: 03/23/2021
The Case for Pediatric Chronic Cough
Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Andrea Storie, MCLSC CCC-SLP
(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by Andrea Storie, MCLSC CCC-SLP, a professional whose focus is on evaluation and treatment of pediatric chronic cough and voice disorders.  Whenever a pediatric feeding disorder SLP hears a child cough, instantly our ears perk up and we start wondering, “What is going on in there?” But did you know that some children develop a habit cough that is not triggered by penetration/aspiration?  It can happen!  Andrea is here to educate and inspire us as to the signs and symptoms of pediatric habit cough, the interprofessional team that is needed to diagnose it, and the current evidenced based practice strategies to help treat a pediatric cough. Enjoy this hour dedicated to this highly focused and cutting edge topic!

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe:
  • What “Habit Cough” is including signs and symptoms and other labels for this disorder.
  • The process to diagnosis “Habit Cough” and Interprofessional Practice Team Members involved in the process.
  • Strategies for therapy to address “Habit Cough”.

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PodCourse #142: 03/30/2021
Cultural Conversations with ‘Made in India SLPs’
Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Rabab Rangwala, M.S.,CCC-SLP
Kinnari Satra, M.S.,CCC-SLP

(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by Rabab Rangwala, M.S.,CCC-SLP & Kinnari Satra, M.S.,CCC-SLP, cohosts of the “Made in India SLP” Podcast!  Rabab and Kinnari share experiences and evidence for improving cultural competency when completing assessments and treatments for individuals with both language and swallowing disorders…even including details on how to create a dynamic and authentic assessment for data collection and report writing!  The ladies then share strategies for how to make teletherapy more inclusive for the children and their families that we work with…specifically targeting the early intervention and school-aged child.  It’s a fabulous day when two podcasts collide to offer creative solutions for improving the cultural competency of our professional skills!  Enjoy the episode and be sure to check out “Made in India SLP” too!

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe:
  • Steps that SLPs can take during comprehensive speech and language evaluations and feeding/swallowing evaluations to incorporate cultural differences and be culturally sensitive.
  • Strategies that can be utilized to create inclusion of the culturally diverse patients and their families within the therapy sessions.
  • Strategies to encompass cultural inclusivity within the teletherapy sessions.

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PodCourse #143: 04/06/2021
Self-Care for the SLP in a Hurry
Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Kayla Duncan, MS Applied Psychology
(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by the effervescent Kayla Duncan, MS in Applied Psychology, Francis Marion University’s Assistant Director of Counseling and Testing, adjunct professor, and advocate for student and clinician’s mental health.  With spring break around the corner for most of us, this is a great opportunity to check in with ourselves and find out how we are really doing…on an emotional and psychological level.  Kayla and Michelle spend an hour getting into the details on signs and symptoms of caregiver fatigue and burnout, quick functional strategies that you can implement lying in bed in the morning or in the afternoon school carline pickup.  But what about when those functional strategies are just not covering it?  Don’t worry, Kayla shares her resources on how to obtain professional resources for yourself…and Michelle shares resources on support teams and groups for our patient’s caregivers.  Sit back, relax, and let Kayla and Michelle refill your cup for an hour so that you are ready to refuel others.

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe:
  • Self-care strategies that can occur in a few minutes for easy management on the go.
  • Signs and symptoms of caregiver fatigue and burnout in our patient’s families and within ourselves.  
  • Potential sources for professional mental health assistance and how to pursue them for patient’s caregivers or yourself.

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PodCourse #144: 04/13/2021
Connecting the Dots between PFD and Neurogenic Conditions
Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Erin Forward, MSP CCC-SLP, CLC
(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by her podcasting co-host extraordinaire Erin, Forward MSP CCC-SLP, CLC.  Have you ever noticed a trend on your pediatric feeding disorder caseload in which you see a couple of patients with similar GI complaints, or similar cardiopulmonary complaints, but there is an unknown etiology?  Then, somebody somewhere gets the little ones to a geneticists or a neurologist and all of a sudden a major diagnosis comes into play and all the bits and pieces fall into alignment?  It’s like the world makes sense and now you have an improved trajectory for a plan of care, because you finally have a diagnosis that makes sense! Well if you haven’t, then give it time, because that day will come.  Michelle and Erin spend this hour reviewing the technical details of what a pediatric feeding disorder is, various types of neurogenic conditions that you may commonly encounter, and how all those bits and pieces connect together, and your role in all of it.  Come join Michelle and Erin for a topic they are incredibly passionate about!

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe:
  • What a Pediatric Feeding Disorder is and what a neurogenic condition is, while offering examples of each.
  • How a neurogenic condition can trigger a GI condition that can result in a pediatric feeding disorder.
  • How a neurogenic condition can trigger a cardiopulmonary condition that can result in a pediatric feeding disorder.

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PodCourse #145: 04/20/2021
The Power of Gratitude and Parent Coaching with @ThanksMorris
Michelle Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
Marie Muratalla, MS CCC-SLP
(.1 ASHA and AOTA CEUs) For more info, click here.
 
Description: In this episode Michelle is joined by the SLP Queen of Gratitude, the one and only Maria Muratalla, MS CCC-SLP, aka @thanksmorris from sunny southern California!  Maria, who works with preschool aged patients, shares her keen insight into how to embrace parent coaching with school aged little ones, the benefits of focusing on gratitude with routines based intervention for EI and preschoolers, and how embedding acts of gratitude with these ages and their caregivers can bring joy to the entire team!  Get your pencils and journals ready… Michelle and Maria are ready to roll!

Learning Outcomes:
By the end of this PodCourse, participants will be able to identify and describe:
  • The importance for implementing a parent coaching approach for early intervention.
  • Strategies to implement parent coaching for improved parental collaboration for school based SLPs.
  • Strategies for implementing gratitude/mindfulness into speech sessions with all populations, especially parent coaching.






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  • About Michelle
    • Testimonials
    • Videos
  • CEU Opportunities
    • Upcoming CEU Opportunities
    • Past CEU Events and Reviews
    • Private Bookings
    • Past Student Opportunities
  • First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional
    • First Bite: 1 - 10
    • First Bite: 11 - 20
    • First Bite: 21 - 30
    • First Bite: 31 - 40
    • First Bite: 41 - 50
    • First Bite: 51 - 60
    • First Bite: 61 - 70
    • First Bite: 71 - 80
    • First Bite: 81 - 90
    • First Bite: 91 - 100
    • First Bite: 101 - 110
    • First Bite: 111 - 120
    • First Bite: 121 - 130
    • First Bite: 131 - 140
    • First Bite: 141 - 150
  • Chasing the Swallow
  • Talking Teletherapy
  • Contact
  • Resources
    • Resources for Colleagues
    • Resources for Families