Michelle L. W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC
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Past CEU Events and Reviews


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Michelle hosted .2 ASHA CEUs entitled
Teletherapy from EI to High School:
Practical Applications and Resources

as part of the .7 ASHA CEU Teletherapy Bootcamp available here.   
 At this bootcamp, panel of presenters discussed about teletherapy, the essential and best practices for school-based and in-home services as well as adult related services. Practical applications and resources for teletherapy spanning from Early Intervention to high school to adult populations were provided.
Teletherapy Bootcamp Objectives:

Welcome to Teletherapy! Essentials and Best Practices for School-Based/In-Home Service (2 Hours) - By the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 
  1. Identify the essential components of providing school-based speech-language services via teletherapy to students in a home-based setting 
  2. Identify the potential obstacles and related solutions to providing teletherapy services to students in home-based settings.
  3. Identify teletherapy resources related to technology, regulations and compliance.

​Keep Them Talking! Conversation Paths for Teletherapy (2 Hours)
 - By the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 

  1. Explain how conversation is related to the Core Curriculum. 
  2. Demonstrate how to use a conversation path with a student with whom they work.
  3. List 2 activities that can help students ask questions that are interesting and relevant. 


Teletherapy for the Adult Populations: Practical Applications and Resources (1 Hour) - By the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 
  1. Identify the essential components in providing adult based speech/language/voice services via teletherapy.
  2. Describe potential obstacles and related solutions to providing teletherapy services to the adult population.
  3. Identify teletherapy resources related to technology, regulations and compliance 


Teletherapy from EI to High School: Practical Applications and Resources (2 Hours) - By the end of the presentation, the participant will be able to: 
  1. Identify the essential components in providing speech/language services via teletherapy for the early intervention population to high schoolers. 
  2. Describe potential obstacles and related solutions to providing teletherapy services to the early intervention population to high schoolers.
  3. Identify teletherapy resources related to technology, regulations and compliance 

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South Carolina's Speech Language Hearing Association

Thursday February 13th, 2020
Columbia, SC

Presenting a 90 min lecture on “Considerations for Feeding and Swallowing with Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children who have Down syndrome” which was eligible for .15 ASHA CEU


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American Speech Language Hearing Association

Saturday November 23, 2019
Orlando, FL

Presenting a 60 min lecture on “Considerations for Feeding and Swallowing with Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children who have Down Syndrome” which was eligible for .1 ASHA CEU

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Pediatric Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
a tour of brain-mouth-gut connection

Saturday October 26th, 2019

New Mexico Speech-Language Hearing Association Convention
Albuquerque, New Mexico

Course Description:
This one day course is designed to educate attendees on the intricate interplay of the Brain-Mouth-Gut connection and how break downs in this system, (such as intrauterine CVA, diminished mastication reflexes, and delayed GI motility), can result in oropharyngeal dysphagia. Specific attention is given to the unique needs of the medically fragile and complex pediatric patients from birth to early childhood.

Learning Outcomes:
  • Explain typical development and sequence of respiration, deglutition, and digestion.
  • Explain the typical development of at least 3 reflexes related to mastication and deglutition.
  • Name 4 common pediatric medical diagnoses and describe how each diagnosis in conjunction with medical management can contribute to oropharyngeal dysphagia.
  • Name 3 different “tubes” for feeding and describe their impact on the normal Brain-Mouth-Gut connection.
  • List 5 examples of therapeutic interventions to help re-establish the brain-mouth-gut connection and treatment of orophayrngeal dysphagia and how to implement.
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Pediatric Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
a tour of brain-mouth-gut connection

Friday July 19th, 2019 — 8:30am - 4:00pm

University Center of Greenville
225 S. Pleasantburg Dr. Suite A
Greenville, SC 29607

Learning Outcomes
  • Explain typical development and sequence of respiration, deglutition, and digestion.
  • Explain the typical development of at least 3 reflexes related to mastication and deglutition.
  • Name 4 common pediatric medical diagnoses and describe how each diagnosis in conjunction with medical management can contribute to oropharyngeal dysphagia.
  • Name 3 different “tubes” for feeding and describe their impact on the normal Brain-Mouth-Gut connection.
  • List 5 examples of therapeutic interventions to help re-establish the brain-mouth-gut connection and treatment of orophayrngeal dysphagia and how to implement.
Click for more information and tickets.

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MNSHA’s Annual Convention
Bloomington, Minnesota
April 12-13, 2019

Invited Speaker for the Annual Convention!

Two classes will be presented:  “Chasing the Swallow” and “Best Practices in Early Intervention for Working with Individuals who have Down Syndrome”

Each course will be available for .3 ASHA CEUs.

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ArSHA’s Annual Convention
Phoenix, Arizona
April 5-6, 2019

Invited Speaker for the Annual Convention!

Three classes will be presented: “Down’s Syndrome and Pediatric Dysphagia”, “Chasing the Swallow”, and
“Best Practices for the Early Intervention SLP”

Each 90 min Course will be available for .15 ASHA CEU

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SCSHA’s 61st Anniversary Convention
Greenville, South Carolina
February 7, 2019

Presenting a 90 minute lecture on “Chasing the Swallow” for Pediatric Dysphagia with hands-on engagement that is eligible for .15 ASHA CEU.

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​Invited Speaker for Annual California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Association
October 4th, 2018

Annual California-Hawaii Elks Major Project Association
California



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​Invited Speaker at FL Speech Hearing Association’s Annual Convention  
July 27th and July 28th, 2018
Naples, FL​
​FL Speech Hearing Association’s Annual Convention
Lecturing on Treatment of Pediatric Dysphagia/Feeding Disorder in the Early Intervention Sitting (3-4 hours of ASHA CEUs) ​​


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​"Pediatric Dysphagia: Establishing the Brain-Mouth-Gut Connection” with Vyne Education, LLC
Tour Dates in NE and Midwestern States from February and March 2017, Northern CA in July, Southern CA in August 2017, TN in October 2017, FL in December 2017, Carolinas in January 2018, American SW in February and March 2018.

(.6 hours ASHA and AOTA CEU) 
More info here.

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​Lecture Reviews and Testimonials

​“Great real life/real therapy stories to drive home information.”-Leah, SLP,
​Mansfield, OH
 
”This course taught me to think outside the box of feeding issues and to better determine when it is necessary to refer. And to whom to refer. “ -Angela, Rochester, PA, SLP

 

“Michelle is a dynamic speaker…well informed, good references, interesting, clinically experienced.”-Rosemary PGH, PA, SLP

“[Michelle] was highly engaging and shared a wealth of knowledge to the audience. Never a dull moment and easily connected with all of us. Practical advice and case studies were helpful”-Heather, SLP, Richfield, OH

 “Wonderful presentation!”-Aly, Pittsburg, PA, SLP

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So hard to drink when you can’t see what is coming!

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Food just doesn’t taste the same when oronasal and retronasal olfaction is inhibited

​“[Michelle] is brilliant! I could spend an entire day asking questions about each slide of the presentation.”- Janice, SLP, Massillon, OH
 
“These skills will be very practical in helping me develop more effective treatment plans & strategies.” -Karen, SLP,
​Rocky River, OH


 
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“I will share strategies and program materials with colleagues & families of children I serve. Great presentation!” – Diane, Developmental Specialist-Early Intervention, OH

“Great presenter! Obviously incredibly knowledgeable & did a great job keeping everyone engaged.”-Katie, Pittsburgh, PA, SLP

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It can get comical…and difficult…for PO intake when your oral prepatory stage is taken away
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“Great Seminar!! I learned so much!  The speaker was very knowledgeable! Thank you so much!” - Jennifer A. from Sevierville, TN

“Excellent Speaker! Informative and useful information to be applied immediately to everyday treatment” - Trace B. from Seymour, TN


“Very Well done! She captured my attention for the entire seminar and made it very applicable to therapy.” - Kala M. from Columbus MS

“Funniest, most bubbly speaker ever!! Wonderful information.  Great examples. Good case studies. Excellent workshop.” - Eleanor W. from Montgomery, AL



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Featured Speaker at Speech Hearing Association of Virginia's 60th Anniversary Convention

“Early Intervention Best Practices for the Medically Fragile and Complex" (.15 ASHA CEUs) “Chasing the Swallow: Best Practices for EI Pediatric Dysphagia” (.15 ASHA CEUs)


​Featured Speaker at Home and Dreams Conference: 2018 Hopes & Dreams Conference with Family Connections, 
March 19th and March 20th, 2018 
Columbia, SC 

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​Lecturing 75 mins for ASHA CEU on Pediatric Dysphagia/Feeding Disorder

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Invited Speaker at Tennessee State and SC State Graduate Speech Language Pathology Programs on Pediatric Dysphagia in October 2017: Chasing the Swallow ​

“Pediatric Issues and the SLP: Dysphagia, Down Syndrome, & More!”  SpeechTherapypd Western Caribbean Cruise from March 5-11, 2017. (1.0 ASHA CEU Credits) 
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“Considerations for Feeding and Swallowing with Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children who have Down Syndrome” (.3 ASHA CEU Credits) from February 2017
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“Considerations for Feeding and Swallowing with Infants, Toddlers, and Young Children who have Down Syndrome” (.15 ASHA CEU) at SCSHA Feb 2017 and Co-Presented during the “Lunch and Learn”
(.1 ASHA CEU)

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Family Connection SC Workshop- South Carolina Down Syndrome Conference on Friday, November 18, 2016 (0.1 ASHA CEU)

“Tackling Sensory Processing Issues: or Sensory Life Hacks as Told by an SLP” (.1 AOTA CEU) at the SCATP Convention in March of 2016

“Infantile Spasms and Pediatric Dysphagia”  (.15 ASHA CEU) and Co-Presented “Early Interventions and Best Practices” (.15 ASHA CEU) at the February 2016 SCSHA Convention 

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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
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    • 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