{"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":"Culturally Responsive Practices Transform Outcomes with Samantha Dudding","slug":"culturally-responsive-practices-transform-outcomes-with-samantha-dudding","published_at":"2026-08-25T11:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/first-bite-fed-fun-functional-slp-insights-965660/culturally-responsive-practices-transform-outcomes-with-samantha-dudding","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/642655ef-7666-4fb2-962d-bc8da8fc701e.mp3","summary":"Gain actionable strategies to support more inclusive, culturally responsive, and family-centered practice. Guest: Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP 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, is joined by Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP, for a thoughtful conversation about how culturally responsive communication can promote more equitable outcomes in special education. Drawing on her clinical expertise and leadership experience, Samantha shares practical strategies for supporting culturally and linguistically diverse students and families while strengthening collaboration across educational teams. About the Guest: Samantha Dudding, M.S., CCC‑SLP, is a speech‑language pathologist and special education leader whose work centers on culturally responsive communication within school‑based special education processes. She is currently a Student Support Coordinator in a school district just outside of Washington, DC where she facilitates special education processes, supports multidisciplinary teams, and leads professional development focused on inclusive practices. Show Notes: Bronfenbrenner's ecological systems theory Sign up for the ASHFoundation's 7th Annual Virtual Walk/Run Join the team \"First Bite Fun Runners\"","meta_description":"Gain actionable strategies to support more inclusive, culturally responsive, and family-centered practice. Guest: Samantha Dudding, MS, CCC-SLP Earn 0.10…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":3968,"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/culturally-responsive-practices-transform-outcomes-with-samantha-dudding/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/culturally-responsive-practices-transform-outcomes-with-samantha-dudding.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}