{"podcast":{"title":"First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights","slug":"first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660","podcast_index_feed_id":965660,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/first-bite-slp/","website_url":"https://www.speechtherapypd.com/","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/311b326e-2784-49bf-bdc2-577eb769fb4f/First-Bite-New-Cover-11.png","author":"Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP","episode_count":300,"summary":"First Bite is your go-to resource for all things pediatric speech therapy–covering pediatric feeding and swallowing disorders, lactation, AAC, early language acquisition, advocacy, and interprofessional collaboration. Designed to bridge the gap between research and clinical practice, the podcast brings functional, evidence-based insights straight to clinicians serving little ones and their caregivers. Whether you’re a student, seasoned practitioner, researcher, or interprofessional partner, First Bite invites you to listen, learn, and grow alongside a supportive community. Gain the confidence to take whatever “first bite” comes next in your clinical practice–one heartfelt and tea-fueled conversation at a time. Hosted by Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP–bestselling author of \"Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders,\" joyful boy mom, and early intervention specialist–First Bite explores the latest research, clinical strategies, and lived experiences shaping pediatric speech therapy today. This is a Speech Therapy PD podcast, allowing you to earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for each episode. For select episodes, colleagues with th…","last_synced_at":"2026-09-23T10:22:35.776282+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660"},"episode":{"title":"Caregiver Coaching for AAC with Daj Mitchell","slug":"caregiver-coaching-for-aac-with-daj-mitchell","published_at":"2026-06-16T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/caregiver-coaching-for-aac-with-daj-mitchell","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660","url":"https://www.speechtherapypd.com/","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/5d39bd1f-56c4-442a-9e11-25286c56d1b6.mp3","summary":"Connect the dots between AAC caregiver coaching and adult learning. Guest: Daj Mitchell, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Therapy PD Watch on Youtube Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Daj Mitchell for a joyful discussion on powerful AAC caregiver coaching. Together, they explore Malcolm Knowles’ Principles of Adult Learning and how these concepts can help SLPs better support caregivers throughout the AAC journey. Daj breaks down the four levels of caregiver readiness for AAC implementation and shares practical strategies for meeting families where they are. Gain ideas for tailoring AAC coaching conversations, strengthening caregiver engagement, and creating more meaningful opportunities for communication success across everyday routines. About the Guest: Daj Mitchell, MS CCC-SLP, graduated from Governors State University with her Bachelor's in Speech-Language Pathology and a minor in Psychology. She received her Master’s in Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology from Illinois State University and holds a variety of certifications and awards, including, but not limited to, certification as a Lingraphica Technology Specialist, Level I and Level II Sensory certified, and a recipient of two successive ASHA ACE awards. Show Notes: Contact Daj on Instagram: @yourslpdaj Listen to Daj's Podcast: Co-Treat Corner: Collaboration Tips for Therapists Love Money: Support Spero Stuttering","meta_description":"Connect the dots between AAC caregiver coaching and adult learning. Guest: Daj Mitchell, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10 ASHA CEUs for this episode with Speech Ther…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3967,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/episodes/caregiver-coaching-for-aac-with-daj-mitchell/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/caregiver-coaching-for-aac-with-daj-mitchell.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}