SLP Learning Hour

Each season of the SLP Learning Hour we release a new miniseries, all dedicated to going in-depth on a different speech therapy topic. Hear from a variety of hosts and guests who are leaders in the field as they discuss topics including: stuttering, AAC, sports concussion, teletherapy, ethics, and more!Each episode of SLP Learning Hour is worth .1 ASHA CEU when you complete the accompanying course through Speech Therapy PD.

SLP Learning Hour is a education podcast hosted by Speech Therapy PD, with 126 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 82.

Speech Therapy PD hosts SLP Learning Hour, a education show with 126 episodes published.

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  Beyond “Won’t”: Trauma, Regulation, and Collaborative Care - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights

  Oct 1, 20261h 10m

  Trauma-sensitive care and interprofessional collaboration to better support children and families. Guest: Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, and Allissa Younan, MS, OTR/L 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, 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 LinkedIn Lauren’s Website: www.wellfedfeedingtherapy.com Allissa Younan on LinkedIn Show Notes: Feeding Matters Trauma-sensitive Definition Trust‑Based Relational Intervention Dr. Dan Siegel's Hand Model of the Brain The Rabbit Listened by Cori Doerrfeld Pediatric Feeding Disorder Consensus Definition and Conceptual Framework AB-SSD 2026 Summer Webinar Series - Pediatric Empowering Providers Through Transforming Pediatric Feeding Journeys Courses : Trust-based relational intervention (TBRI): A systemic approach to complex developmental trauma Love Money Cause: www.feedingmatters.org References: 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/10.1111/1440-1630.70027 Purvis, 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.2013.859906 Smith, 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.

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  Making Sense of Responsive Feeding Therapy: RFT In Action - Making Sense with Madi the SLP

  Sep 25, 20261h 6m

  Support responsive feeding while honoring each child’s autonomy. Guest: Jenny McGlothlin, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In 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 First Contact Jenny McGlothlin: LinkedIn , Instagram , Extreme Picky Eating What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing Helping Your Child with Extreme Picky Eating

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  The Confident EI SLP: Feeding, Coaching, and Real-Life Care with Margaryta Kuzmin - First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights

  Sep 22, 20261h 23m

  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-BE 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, 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: @kuzminslp LinkedIn Website: kuzminslp.com Courses Free Online AAC Boards Resources: American Board of Swallowing and Swallowing Disorders 2026 Summer Webinar Series Feeding Matters Family Guided Routies Based Intervention HealthyChildren.org IDDSI Go Team Go! Interprofessional Practice for Pediatric Feeding in the Schools Guide to Supporting Pediatric Feeding Disorders in Schools Pediatric Feeding Disorder and the School-Based Speech-Language Pathologist: An Evidence-BasedUpdate for Clinical Practice Love Money: 1p36 Deletion Support & Awareness

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  Back to Basics on Gestalt Language Processing - the gestalt get-together

  Sep 21, 20261h 5m

  From language modeling to play, refresh the tools you use every day. Guest: Emily Byers Chaney, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Whether you’re new to gestalt language processing or could use a refresher, this episode of The Gestalt Get-Together brings the basics back into focus. Host Corinne Zmoos, MS, CCC-SLP, is joined by Emily Byers Chaney, MS, CCC-SLP, to talk through echolalia, language modeling, play-based intervention, and how GLP discourse has evolved. Using real-world clinical examples, Corinne and Emily make these ideas easier to understand and apply. You’ll come away with practical ways to expand language, encourage reciprocal interactions, and more confidently support gestalt language processors in your everyday practice. About the Guest: Emily Byers Chaney, M.S., CCC-SLP is a a pediatric speech-language pathologist and the founder of Boundless Speech and Language, a private practice in Los Angeles offering both in-person and teletherapy services across California. With eight years of experience, Emily is dedicated to providing neurodiversity-affirming, child-led care, helping families move toward relationship-centered and co-regulating models of care. She is passionate about empowering families through strengths-based approaches and regularly shares educational content for both parents and professionals focused on practical, evidence-informed ways to support neurodivergent children while honoring their individual communication styles, support needs, and strengths. Show Notes: Contact Corinne Zmoos: LinkedIn , Instagram , Linktree Contact Erin Forward: Instagram Communication Development Center Natural Language Acquisition on the Autism Spectrum Meaningful Speech Constructing a Language: A Usage-Based Theory of Language Acquisition The functions of immediate echolalia in autistic children.

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  Using Language Comprehension Curricula in Schools with Hannah Hudson - School of Speech

  Sep 21, 20261h 3m

  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-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on YouTube In 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 Article Listening Comprehension Resource Center Books used in the Let's Know! curriculum supplement Language Dynamics Group - get CUBED

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