Episodes

  • Making Sense of Selective Eating: This Child in This Moment

    Making Sense of Selective Eating: This Child in This Moment
    Aug 23 2024
    Guest: Marsha Dunn Klein, OTR/L, MEd, FAOTA - In this episode, Marsha shares the importance of meeting a child where they are at by considering all factors that can shape an individual’s eating experience, including sensory differences, past experiences, trauma, and relationships. Marsha also shares the importance of intrinsic motivation and her journey of redefining the “try it” concept and rethinking what exposure and desensitization mean to her over the course of her career.
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Episode 82: Cultural Humility Through Diversity and Equity

    Episode 82: Cultural Humility Through Diversity and Equity
    Aug 22 2024
    Guest: Valerie Borum, PhD, SW - This episode explores the essential role of cultural humility in promoting diversity and equity within clinical practice. The host and guest delve into how cultural humility enhances interactions with diverse populations and supports equitable treatment outcomes. Listeners will gain practical insights into integrating cultural humility into their professional practice and advancing diversity and equity in the field.
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Cultural Humility through Public Health

    Cultural Humility through Public Health
    Aug 19 2024
    Guest: Pamela Rowe, MA, CCC-SLP - This episode explores the crucial role of cultural humility in public health, specifically within communicative sciences and disorders. The host and guest discuss how cultural humility promotes health equity and enhances respect for diverse communities. Listeners will learn practical strategies for speech-language pathologists to incorporate cultural humility into their public health efforts.
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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Oral Sensory-Motor Development and Feeding Skills

    Oral Sensory-Motor Development and Feeding Skills
    Aug 16 2024
    Guest: Diane Bahr, MS, CCC-SLP, CIMI - In this Making Sense of Selective Eating episode, Diane discusses the importance of feeding development in advancing diet textures and provides a brief overview of oral sensory-motor development and how it supports feeding/eating/drinking progress.
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    1 hr and 9 mins
  • Cultural Humility through Communication Justice

    Cultural Humility through Communication Justice
    Aug 14 2024
    Guest: R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP - In this episode, Dr. Treasyri Williams Wood is joined by R. Danielle Scott, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an Assistant Professor at Minnesota State University Mankato in the Communication Sciences & Disorders Program, leading the efforts in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI), which includes leading the Diversity & Inclusion Fellows programming, aimed at recruiting/retaining graduate students of color. This episode will explore the principles of cultural humility and their application in fostering equitable communication practices within the field of speech-language pathology. Participants will examine the intersection of communication justice and cultural humility, gaining insights into practical strategies for integrating cultural humility into clinical practice. Specific topics include understanding cultural competence, navigating cultural differences in assessment and intervention, and promoting inclusive communication environments. Participants will engage in discussions, case studies, and reflective exercises to enhance their cultural competence and promote equitable care for diverse populations.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Understanding the Psychosocial Domain of PFD

    Understanding the Psychosocial Domain of PFD
    Aug 13 2024
    Guest: William Sharp, PhD - Dr. Sharp shares the role a psychologist takes on a feeding team and an overview of the psychosocial domain of PFD. He then shares about when an SLP should refer to a psychologist before diving into sharing about Avoidant-Restrictive Food Intake Disorder.
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • The Magic of the Sound Mind: Bridging Neuroscience and Speech Therapy with Nina Kraus

    The Magic of the Sound Mind: Bridging Neuroscience and Speech Therapy with Nina Kraus
    Aug 12 2024
    Guest: Nina Kraus, PhD - In this session, Garrett Oyama, MS, CCC-SLP, along with his guest, Dr. Kraus, delve into the intricate relationship between sound, the brain, and speech, providing invaluable insights for SLPs. Renowned scientist Dr. Nina Kraus will share groundbreaking research from her book, highlighting how the brain processes sound and the profound implications for speech therapy. Discover how auditory experiences shape neural pathways, the importance of musical training in enhancing auditory skills, and the role of sound in cognitive development.
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Understanding the Medical Domain of PFD

    Understanding the Medical Domain of PFD
    Aug 9 2024
    Guest: Praveen Goday, MD - In this episode, Dr. Goday discusses 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.
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    1 hr and 3 mins