Making Sense with Madi the SLP

Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP
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Join Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, as she helps speech-language pathologists bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. Each season focuses on a different area of speech-language pathology, featuring conversations with leading researchers and expert clinicians who discuss the latest evidence, its clinical implications, and practical strategies you can apply with confidence. From pediatric feeding and myofunctional therapy to future topics across the profession, you'll gain evidence-based insights to strengthen your clinical skills and provide high-quality, evidence-based care. Each episode is eligible for 0.10 ASHA CEUs when you complete the accompanying course through Speech Therapy PD.

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  1. Episode 1

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Selective Eating Through A PFD Lens

    *** Originally aired: 8/1/2024 *** Guest: Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Making Sense of Selective Eating, Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, introduces the concept of selective eating and the importance of using a family-focused approach. She shares the importance of looking at a selective eater through the PFD framework to rule out possible medical, nutritional, feeding skill, or psychosocial factors contributing to a child’s selectivity. Stephanie wraps up this episode by sharing the importance of using a responsive feeding approach when working with children and families. About the Guest: Stephanie Cohen, MA, CCC-SLP, CLC, is a speech-language pathologist and a certified lactation counselor in private practice who has worked with children with complex medical needs and their families for more than 20 years. Stephanie has advanced training in pediatric feeding and specializes in working with the 0–3 population. She is passionate about helping families of children with feeding challenges find ways to make mealtimes more successful and enjoyable. Stephanie has a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Science degree from Northwestern University. She maintains a private practice in Illinois and is a credentialed evaluator and provider in the Illinois Early Intervention program. Stephanie regularly presents on a variety of topics, including typical and atypical feeding development, responsive feeding, and trauma-informed feeding assessment and treatment. Her work can be found through The Get Permission Institute, Chicago Feeding Group, TalkTools, and the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association. Stephanie enjoys mentoring and has been invited to lecture at Northwestern University. She is the author of the My First Learn-to-Talk board book series (Sourcebooks). Most importantly, Stephanie is a mom of three who lives in Illinois with her family. Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn Contant Stephanie Cohen: LinkedIn, Instagram, Youtube

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Selective Eating Through A PFD Lens

  2. Episode 2

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Addressing PFD in Public Schools

    *** Originally aired: 8/2/2024 *** Guest: Dr. Lily Gullion, MSOT, OTR/L Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Dr. Lily Gullion, MS, OTR/L, joins Making Sense of Selective Eating to discuss how pediatric feeding disorders can be addressed in schools and the importance of inclusive mealtimes. Listen in as she shares how mealtimes are included in the general education day, discusses the social aspects of school meal times, and gives ideas about managing PFDs in the school. About the Guest: Dr. Lily Gullion, MSOT, OTR/L, is a licensed occupational therapist in the state of North Carolina and received her PhD in Occupational Science at The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She has a background as a pediatric occupational therapist working in outpatient settings and school feeding programs. She is also passionate about disability advocacy and actively involved with disability policy organizations. Lily received the 2023 North Carolina Occupational Therapy Association Award of Advocacy. She is affiliated with Feeding Matters and holds memberships with the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA) and the Council for Exceptional Children (CEC). Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn Contant Lily Gullion: LinkedIn

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Addressing PFD in Public Schools

  3. Episode 3

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: The Role of the Dietician on the PFD Team

    *** Originally aired: 8/3/2024 *** Guest: Raquel Durban, MS, RD, LD/N Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD In this episode of Making Sense of Selective Eating, Raquel Durban, MS, RD, LD/N, is the featured guest who discusses the dietician's role on the PFD team. Raquel shares how the dietician works with SLPS and other team members, the importance of compassionate global care, and how nutritional deficiencies can impact selective eaters. About the Guest: Raquel Durban, MS, RD, LD/N, is a registered dietitian specializing in the dietary management of families with food allergies. She received her MS degree in nutrition from the University of Maryland and completed her nutrition internship at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. Raquel is a steering committee member of the International Network of Dietitians and Nutritionists in Allergy and serves on numerous medical advisory boards of nonprofit allergy-focused organizations. She also values her role in academia, contributing to continuing medical education programs and peer-reviewed publications. Raquel participates in the American College and American Academy of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology (ACAAI and AAAAI), where she serves on multiple committees, collaborating with healthcare professionals and patient advocacy groups to improve the quality of life and advance understanding for families living with food allergies. Every opportunity to counsel and educate is viewed with honor and empathy. Raquel develops practical plans and educational strategies to meet patients and clinics where they are in their journey. There is no one-size-fits-all answer for success—and success is not linear. She works to find the best balance between meeting nutritional needs and lifestyle demands, while ensuring collaboration with other members of the care team. Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn Contant Raquel Durban: LinkedIn

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: The Role of the Dietician on the PFD Team

  4. Episode 4

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Understanding the Medical Domain of PFD

    *** Originally aired: 8/4/2024 *** Guest: Dr. Praveen Goday Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Dr. Praveen Goday is the guest on this episode of Making Sense of Selective Eating to discuss the importance of the medical domain of PFDs. Listen in as Dr. Goday shares how gastrointestinal disorders can impact eating preferences, nutrition, and weight loss and when an SLP should be referred. About the Guest: Praveen Goday, MD, is a pediatric gastroenterologist at Nationwide Children’s Hospital. He is the Director of the Nutrition and Feeding Programs, which provide nutrition care throughout the hospital system and serve children with feeding problems. He is a clinical professor of pediatrics at The Ohio State University. Dr. Goday is a graduate of Madras Medical College in India. He is board-certified in pediatric gastroenterology and nutrition and is active at the national level in promoting pediatric nutrition. He currently serves on the Committee on Nutrition of the American Academy of Pediatrics and on the board of the American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN). He has been recognized by several societies for his work in pediatric nutrition and has received the Distinguished Nutrition Support Physician Service Award from ASPEN (2018), the Master Educator Award for sustained educational scholarship from the North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) (2021), and Honorary Membership in the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics for distinguished contributions to the field of nutrition (2022). Dr. Goday’s research efforts aim to improve feeding, nutrition, and growth in children with diverse diseases. In 2019, he was the lead author of the paper that defined pediatric feeding disorder, which has helped unify this common but understudied condition. This was followed by a paper identifying its prevalence. He has also co-authored significant publications, including the original paper identifying key concepts of pediatric malnutrition and the guidelines for nutrition provision to critically ill children. In addition, he has edited two books: Pediatric Critical Care Nutrition and Pediatric Nutrition for Dietitians. Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn Contant Dr. Praveen Goday: LinkedIn

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Understanding the Medical Domain of PFD

  5. Episode 5

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Understanding the Psychosocial Domain of PFD

    *** Originally aired: 8/5/2024 *** Guest: Dr. William Sharp Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Dr. William Sharp shares the role a psychologist takes on a feeding team and an overview of the psychosocial domain of PFD. He then discusses when an SLP should refer to a psychologist before discussing Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder. About the Guest: William Sharp, PhD, is a clinical psychologist and professor in the Department of Pediatrics at Emory University School of Medicine. He serves as Director of the Multidisciplinary Feeding Program at Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta, where he leads a collaborative team of psychologists, physicians, speech-language pathologists, and dietitians dedicated to evaluating and treating children with pediatric feeding disorder and avoidant restrictive food intake disorder (ARFID). Dr. Sharp’s research focuses on the causes, consequences, and treatment of chronic food refusal in pediatric populations. His most recent work involves the development and evaluation of a training curriculum for therapists to deliver a manual-based intervention targeting food selectivity—characterized by extremely narrow dietary patterns—in children with ARFID. His clinical and academic contributions reflect a deep commitment to advancing evidence-based care and improving outcomes for children with complex feeding challenges. Show Notes: Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn Contant Dr. William Sharp: LinkedIn

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: Understanding the Psychosocial Domain of PFD
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Join Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, as she helps speech-language pathologists bridge the gap between research and clinical practice. Each season focuses on a different area of speech-language pathology, featuring conversations with leading researchers and expert clinicians who discuss the latest evidence, its clinical implications, and practical strategies you can apply with confidence. From pediatric feeding and myofunctional therapy to future topics across the profession, you'll gain evidence-based insights to strengthen your clinical skills and provide high-quality, evidence-based care. Each episode is eligible for 0.10 ASHA CEUs when you complete the accompanying course through Speech Therapy PD.

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