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4D AGO

Autism, GI, and Pediatric Feeding Disorder with Leena Sayed

Explore common GI challenges in autistic individuals, and how they impact feeding, behavior, and participation at mealtimes. Guest: Leena Sayed, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Register for the FREE PFD series, April 30-May 28 In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Leena Sayed, MS, CF-SLP to take a closer look at the connection between autism, gastrointestinal health, and feeding. Together, they discuss how often GI concerns occur, the signs pediatric feeding therapists should be watching for, and how these factors align within the medical domain of PFD. About the Guest: Leena Sayed, MS, CCC-SLP is a recent graduate in Speech-Language Pathology from James Madison University (JMU) in Virginia. She brings hands-on experience working with children with pediatric feeding disorders across university clinic, outpatient hospital, and private practice settings. Show Notes: Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast Love Money Cause: Palestine Children's Relief Fund Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

4d ago

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1h 11m
APR 16

Speech Drives Language in Down Syndrome, Part 1

Explore the powerful relationship between speech practice and language development in individuals with Down syndrome. Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this 2-part episode of Speech Link, host Char Boshart, MA, CCC-SLP, sits down with Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP. Together, they unpack why frequent speech production plays such an important role in expanding utterance length and supporting the development of grammar and syntax. Jennifer explains how repetition helps strengthen cognitive-linguistic skills while also improving voice, prosody, and overall speech clarity. Clinicians will come away with a clearer understanding of why speech practice matters and how to incorporate it intentionally into therapy to support language growth. About the Guest: Jennifer Gray, MS, CCC-SLP, is a certified speech-language pathologist with 20 years of experience treating individuals with speech, language, and feeding delays and disorders. She has spent the last 12+ years specializing in communication and feeding for individuals with intellectual disabilities and motor speech disorders. Show Notes: Contact Jennifer: @speechconnects or @lets.chat321 on Instagram Grays Peak Speech Services Connected Speech Jennifer’s Book: “I Can Learn” Related Courses: Independent Communication for those with Down Syndrome in the SchoolsUse Strengths and Needs of Those with Down Syndrome to Improve Speech ClarityThree Super-Techniques to Foster Academic Success for Those with Down Syndrome Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

Apr 16

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1h 3m
APR 7

Infant Feeding: All Things Bottles, GIGER, and Allergies with Britt Pados

Practical insights into bottles, reflux, GI health, and the collaborative thinking needed to support safe, successful feeding. Guest: Britt Pados, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, IBCLC, FAHA Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, sits down with Britt Pados, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, IBCLC, FAHA, the expert behind Infant Feeding Care, to explore the complexities of feeding in both bottle- and chest-fed infants. They discuss Britt’s research on bottle flow rates and its ongoing clinical relevance, as well as the impact of gastrointestinal issues like reflux on feeding. The conversation highlights the use of the GIGER Scale to improve collaboration between SLPs and medical providers, and concludes with practical insights on conditions like FPIES and FPIAS, along with guidance for supporting lactating caregivers managing infant food allergies. About the Guest: Britt Pados, PhD, RN, NNP-BC, IBCLC, FAHA, and Trauma-Informed Professional at Infant Feeding Care in Massachusetts, where she provides clinical care to infants who are struggling with breastfeeding and/or bottle-feeding. She is also the owner of Infant Feeding Labs, where she conducts flow rate testing of bottle nipples. Show Notes: Infant Feeding Labs Infant Feeding Care Related courses: The Power of PROM for PFDThe Medical Domain of PFD The Gastrointestinal and Gastroesophageal Reflux (GIGER) Scale for Infants and Toddlers by Britt Pados, Christine Repsha, and Rebecca R. Hill Dr. Brown’s Bottles Dyphagia Outreach Project Bowel Sounds: The Pediatric GI Podcast Gut: The Inside Story of Our Body’s Most Underrated Organ by Giulia Enders FindHelp.org Hospital-to-Home Systems Change Support Feeding Matters Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

Apr 7

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1h 10m
APR 14

Trauma and PFD Part 2: Evaluations and Treatment with Lauren Thompson

Create safe, supportive assessment experiences to guide trauma-sensitive care. Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Register for the FREE Series: Empowering Providers Through Transforming Pediatric Feeding Journeys In this part 2 episode, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, to explore how trauma can shape feeding experiences for children and families and what that means for clinicians working in pediatric feeding. They focus on evidence-based approaches to trauma-sensitive PFD evaluations, with particular attention to supporting the psychosocial domain of feeding. Lauren also shares practical strategies for delivering trauma-sensitive interventions that support both the child and caregiver. About the Guest(s): Lauren Thompson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor, and the owner of Well Fed Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with PFD, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools. Show Notes: Contact Lauren: @laurenteetheslp on Instagram Lauren’s Private Practice: Well Fed Feeding Therapy Related Courses: Trauma and PFD: Moving from Understanding to HealingThe Power of PROM for PFD The Feeding Flock: Assessment Tools Infant Feeding Care: Assessment Tools Ezpz Products: Feeding Tools Find local resources: Findhelp.org Love Money Cause: Feeding Matters and your Local Food Banks Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

Apr 14

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1h 33m
5D AGO

Demystifying Developmental Language Disorder - Part 1 with Wendy & Diane

You will come away with a clearer understanding of how to identify DLD, advocate for appropriate supports, and integrate this framework into your clinical decision-making to better serve students in your care. Guests: Wendy Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP & Diane Ogiela, PHD, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Developmental Language Disorder, or DLD, affects far more students than many clinicians realize, yet it often goes unidentified or misunderstood in school settings. In this episode, we break down what DLD is, why the terminology matters, and how it impacts spoken language, literacy, and academic success across the school years and beyond. Host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Diane Ogiela, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Wendy Morgan, MS, CCC-SLP for a practical, school-based look at how DLD fits within existing educational frameworks. Together, they unpack how this diagnostic label aligns with eligibility criteria, service delivery, and compliance requirements in real-world settings. Show Notes: How We Fail Children with Developmental Language Disorder Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

5d ago

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1h 3m
APR 13

Rethinking Service Delivery in Schools with Janine Benner & Abbie Keibler

If you're feeling stretched thin by a growing caseload, this episode offers a clearer framework for understanding workload and practical ideas you can start using right away. Guests: Janine Benner, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-CL, ASDCS & Abbie Keibler, MA, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube From Caseload to Workload: Rethinking Service Delivery in Schools. Over the course of the conversation, they explore the difference between caseload- and workload-based service delivery and why a simple student count rarely reflects the full scope of what school SLPs actually do. From evaluations and documentation to collaboration and compliance, these responsibilities highlight the many that often go unseen in traditional caseload models. About the Guests: Janine Benner is a speech-language pathologist with 33 years of experience, including 26 years in pediatric settings. She is a Board-Certified Specialist in Child Language, credentialed by the American Board of Child Language and Language Disorders (ABCLL), with a focus on autism and early intervention and a Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS). Abbie Keibler is in her 19th year as a speech-language pathologist at Mississippi Bend AEA in Bettendorf, Iowa. She serves the preschool and elementary population. Abbie is the department lead for 57 SLPs and is the co-State Speech Lead for the Iowa AEA System. Abbie is an adjunct instructor at St Ambrose University in Davenport, Iowa, and has a special interest in comprehensive literacy for complex communicators and AAC. Show Notes: Speech Therapy PD On-Demand course referred to inside the episode

Apr 13

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1h 4m
2D AGO

Healing Out Loud with Jesse Aron, Ken Bernson, and Melissa Capo

What happens when brain injury survivors don’t just rebuild their lives, but pick up a microphone and invite others into the journey? Guests: Jesse Aron, Ken Bernson, and Melissa Capo, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In this powerful episode, Jesse Aron, an anoxic brain injury survivor, and Ken Bernson, a stroke survivor and peer advocate, join Renee alongside Melissa Capo, MS, CCC-SLP. Together, they share how their lived experiences led them to create a podcast that centers on connection, perspective, and life after injury. Through their conversation, Jesse and Ken reflect on what it means to build a meaningful life years after a brain injury and why sharing that journey matters. They discuss identity shifts, navigating communication and cognition, and the confidence it takes to show up in a public space. They also speak to the responsibility and vulnerability that come with telling your story and how survivor-led platforms are creating community where isolation is still common About the Guests: Jesse Aron sustained an anoxic Brain Injury 17 years ago in his early 20s and enjoys talking with Ken about his perspectives on putting together a meaningful life post-injury. Ken Bernson is a 16-year stroke survivor who likes sharing his experiences to help others in similar situations. Ken is a participant in the New York State TBI Medicaid Waiver program. He is employed as a peer advocate at The Center for Independent Living in Schenectady, NY. Melissa Capo, M.S., CCC/SLP, is an SLP in Albany, NY, and a Clinical Education Support Specialist in the online Speech@Emerson program at Emerson College. She has over 25 years of experience working with adults with Acquired Brain Injury and co-occurring disabilities, including substance abuse and mental health disorders. Her work is heavily influenced by Dr. Mark Ylvisaker and his person-driven, collaborative approach to improving the quality of life for individuals following ABI.

2d ago

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1h 8m
MAR 10

Trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) with Lauren Thompson

Moving from understanding to healing in pediatric feeding care. Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, is grateful to host Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, for a powerful conversation about trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Healing trauma takes time, compassion, and the willingness to move through fear in order to better understand what “trauma” is, especially as it relates to pediatric feeding. Together, Michelle and Lauren differentiate between “trauma-informed” and “trauma-sensitive” care, and Lauren offers thoughtful, practical strategies to help SLPs create trauma-sensitive feeding environments for those they are called to serve. This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two will be released in April 2026. About the Guest(s): Lauren Thompson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC, is the owner of Well Fed Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with PFD, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools. Lauren blends trauma-sensitive care, connection-focused interventions, and play-based approaches to help families build safe, joyful, and pressure-free mealtime experiences. Show Notes: Contact Lauren: @laurenteetheslp on Instagram Lauren’s Private Practice: Well Fed Feeding Therapy Love Money Cause: Feeding Matters Related Course: Allyship and Advocacy in Pediatric Feeding Disorder with Tracy Camille Johnson Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

Mar 10

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1h 42m
APR 13

Hyperlexia, Human Codes, and GLPs with Liz Watson

What if hyperlexia is not a barrier, but a bridge to language? Guest: Liz Watson, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube In this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together, host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, sits down with Liz Watson, MS, CCC-SLP, to talk about hyperlexia through the lens of Gestalt Language Processing. They explore what hyperlexia really is, why many GLPs are drawn to what Liz calls “human codes” such as letters, numbers, and symbol systems, and how these interests can become powerful entry points into language. About the Guest: Liz Watson, MS, CCC-SLP, is a lifelong school-based SLP with a passion for working with hyperlexic kids. She specializes in the preschool age group and loves AAC. She is also a writer for The Informed SLP. Liz lives in Maryland with her wife, son, and two tiny dogs. Show Notes: What do autistic children who are interested in letters and numbers do with them? A qualitative study Mentioned in this episode: Register for the 2026 Autism Conference

Apr 13

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1h 5m
5D AGO

Understanding Autistic Language with Dr. Rhiannon Luyster

Beyond Words Ep. 21 | Understanding Autistic Language Variability, Strengths, and Meaning with Rhiannon Luyster, PhD Get ASHA CEUs: Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Beyond Words, host Garrett Oyama, MS, CCC-SLP, sits down with researcher and clinician Rhiannon Luyster, PhD, to challenge some of the assumptions baked into how we assess and interpret autistic communication. Dr. Luyster brings her research to life as she and Garrett explore why variability is not a problem to solve but a feature to understand. From the way caregivers naturally adapt their language in real interactions to how focused interests and unconventional word use can drive learning, this conversation reframes what “atypical” communication really means. 🎙️ Topics include: Sources of variability in language development among autistic individualsUnconventional language features (e.g., neologisms, focused interests)Meaningful linguistic systemsClinical implications for assessment and interventionDeficit-based models of autistic language

5d ago

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1h 6m

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