SLP Learning Hour

This episode offers practical guidance on building a feeding practice that is clinically sound, ethical, and sustainable.Guest: Jean Hawney, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLCEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Jean Hawney, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC, to break down some of the biggest barriers pediatric SLPs face when considering private practice, from mindset blocks and finding your niche to the logistical challenges of getting started. Michelle and Jean dig into what SLPs need to consider when building a feeding-focused practice, including scope of practice, advanced training, ethical decision-making, and the resources that can help guide the process. About the Guest: Jean Hawney, MA, CCC-SLP, BCS-S, CLC is a pediatric speech-language pathologist and feeding specialist, and the founder of Little Eaters & Talkers, a multidisciplinary private practice based in Houston, Texas. Jean specializes in infant and pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, with a focus on medically complex infants, bottle aversion, early feeding development, and caregiver coaching. Show Notes:The American Association of People with DisabilitiesContact Jean: IG: @littleaters_talkers Website: thelittleeaters.comLove Money Cause: Hope for Minds

Trauma-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration to better support children and families.Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/LEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L, to discuss how combining clinical perspectives can strengthen care for children with feeding challenges, sensory differences, nervous system dysregulation, and other complex needs. They consider what may be behind a child’s apparent refusal, shifting the focus from a child who “won’t” participate to one who may not yet feel safe, regulated, or supported enough to engage.About the Guests: 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 Londonderry, New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with Pediatric Feeding Disorder, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools.Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L is a pediatric occupational therapist, TBRI practitioner, and owner of Holistic Abilities where she is passionate about helping children and families thrive through evidence-informed, relationship-based care. She specializes in sensory processing, feeding, and supporting children to make gains in their everyday life.Contact the Guests:Lauren Thompson on LinkedInLauren’s Website: www.wellfedfeedingtherapy.comAllissa Younan on LinkedInShow Notes:Feeding MattersTrauma-sensitive DefinitionTrust‑Based Relational InterventionDr. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the BrainThe Rabbit Listened by Cori DoerrfeldPediatric Feeding Disorder Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework AB-SSD 2026 Summer Webinar Series - PediatricEmpowering Providers Through Transforming Pediatric Feeding Journeys Courses:Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental traumaLove Money Cause: www.feedingmatters.orgReferences:Hockey, R., Philpott-Robinson, K., Haracz, K., & Ray, K. (2025). Trauma-informed or sensory-based practices in preschool settings: A scoping review. Australian Occupational Therapy Journal, 72(3), e70027. https://doi.org/10.1111/1440-1630.70027Purvis, K. B., Cross, D. R., Dansereau, D. F., & Parris, S. R. (2013). Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental trauma. Child & Youth Services, 34(4), 360–386. https://doi.org/10.1080/0145935X.2013.859906Smith, M. L. (2021). The connected therapist: Relating through the senses. Marti Smith Seminars.Williams, M. S., & Shellenberger, S. (1994). How does your engine run? TherapyWorks.

Support responsive feeding while honoring each child’s autonomy. Guest: Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CLCEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of Making Sense with Madi the SLP, Madi Metcalf, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, to discuss what responsive feeding therapy looks like in practice.Jenny shares a practical framework for bringing the values of responsive feeding therapy into feeding sessions while honoring each child’s autonomy around eating. She explains how to apply these principles across different populations and adapt them to meet the needs of individual children and families.You’ll also learn how to meaningfully include caregivers in sessions, helping them understand and carry over responsive feeding practices during meals and everyday routines.About the Guest: Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, is a Speech-Language Pathologist and Certified Lactation Counselor specializing in feeding across the lifespan—from newborns to adolescents—as well as pediatric motor speech disorders. With over 20 years of clinical experience, she empowers caregivers with the confidence and competence to be their child’s best feeding and communication partner. In 2005, Jenny developed the STEPS feeding program at the UT Dallas Callier Center to support and promote feeding development in preschool-aged children. She provides training for graduate students, therapists, teachers, and parents both nationally and internationally. Jenny has been inducted into the Texas Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Hall of Fame for her contributions to the field. She also volunteers with Feeding Matters and has been an active TSHA volunteer for many years. She lives in Dallas with her husband, three children, and their rescue dog, Baxter. In her free time, she enjoys reading, organizing, spending time with friends, and cheering on her kids at games.Show Notes:Contact Madi Metcalf: LinkedIn, Instagram, Function FirstContact Jenny McGlothlin: LinkedIn, Instagram, Extreme Picky EatingWhat Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and HealingHelping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating

Learn from Margaryta’s "C.O.N.F.I.D.E.N.T." EI SLP framework to support functional, collaborative, and family-centered intervention.Guest: Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BEEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Margaryta Kuzmin, MA, CCC-SLP, TSSLD-BE, a bilingual pediatric speech-language pathologist and early intervention provider, for a joyful and empowering discussion about the many hats SLPs wear in early intervention. From feeding and dysphagia to communication, caregiver coaching, and collaboration, this episode celebrates the meaningful, real-life work happening in homes and everyday routines. Michelle and Margaryta redefine what it means to be a “confident” EI SLP, reminding us that confidence is not about knowing everything. It is about trusting your foundation, staying curious, and showing up with intention.About the Guest: Margaryta Kuzmin is a bilingual speech-language pathologist based in New York City with over 15 years of experience working with infants, toddlers, and school-age children with complex communication, feeding, and developmental needs. She specializes in pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, AAC, and working with medically complex populations.Show Notes:Contact Margaryta:IG: @kuzminslpLinkedInWebsite: kuzminslp.comCoursesFree Online AAC BoardsResources:American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders 2026 Summer Webinar SeriesFeeding MattersFamily Guided Routies Based InterventionHealthyChildren.orgIDDSIGo Team Go! Interprofessional Practice for Pediatric Feeding in the SchoolsGuide to Supporting Pediatric Feeding Disorders in SchoolsPediatric Feeding Disorder and the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist: An Evidence-BasedUpdate for Clinical PracticeLove Money: 1p36 Deletion Support & Awareness

Learn about common barriers and misconceptions surrounding language comprehension curricula, considerations for choosing and implementing a curriculum, and ways to collaborate with educators. Guest: Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLPEarn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PDWatch on YouTubeIn this episode of School of Speech, host Carolyn Dolby, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP, to discuss how language comprehension curricula can support elementary students with language and literacy difficulties and how SLPs can incorporate these tools into their current practice. As expectations for SLP involvement in literacy continue to grow, structured language comprehension curricula may offer a way to provide consistent support while managing the demands of a school-based caseload. About the Guest: Hannah Hudson, MS, CCC-SLP, of the Communication Science and Disorders Department at Florida State University, is a PhD Student in Dr. Carla Wood’s lab. Hannah has a strong interest in language acquisition as it relates to literacy development and language acquisition/development as it relates to expressive language abilities. In addition, she is interested in language disorders, learning disabilities, and reading and language comprehension.Show Notes:Exploring Language Comprehension ArticleListening Comprehension Resource CenterBooks used in the Let's Know! curriculum supplementLanguage Dynamics Group - get CUBED