Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia."

We are only as good as the village and outreach that we create for our patients and their caregivers, and this episode is designed to answer the functional “But how do I do that?” question we all have. Tune in as Jessica and Hilary share ways in which advocacy appears in our profession, offers functional advice for how to encourage our patients and their caregivers to advocate for their dysphagia, as well as inspires us with strategies to advocate locally for our individual patients and for dysphagia nationwide.

Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 -

Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia."

Have you ever had a pediatric patient on thickened liquids due to silent aspiration of an unknown etiology? Or have you ever worked with an infant that snorted when nursing? Or have you ever worked with a toddler whose parents complained about how loud they snored at night, or even during nap time and they also had a pediatric feeding disorder? Then join Dr. Garcia as she shares her passion and knowledge with the world and connects these dots together. Dr. Garcia explains how all of these signs and symptoms are indicative of a larger aerodigestive tract issue. She then shares functional advice for healing and therapy.

Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 -

Join host Michelle Dawson and expert guests as they dive into all things Dysphagia in this special 9-episode series made in conjunction with the Dysphagia Outreach Project titled "Understanding Dysphagia."

For some of our patients, their prognosis is such that palliative care and hospice will be necessary so that they can have joy in their season of winter. But have you ever wondered what your role as the SLP on the team was during that time? Wonder no longer. Join Michelle and Caitlin as they spend a heartfelt hour discussing the differences between palliative care and hospice, the power of an advanced directive, and the unique role of the SLP on the team for both pediatric and geriatric cases.

Earn .1 ASHA CEU from this episode when you complete the accompanying course on Speech Therapy PD. - Originally Aired June 2021 -