Is picky eating just a phase, or could it be something more serious?

These questions are so common for clinicians and caregivers alike. 

Feeding challenges can contribute to high levels of stress and even PTSD for the families we serve. 

Thankfully, in this week’s episode, renowned feeding specialist Melanie Potock, MA, CCC-SLP, brings her 25 years of experience and expertise to the table (pun intended)!

She shares how her experiences with feeding challenges inspired her career and offers advice on navigating the complex world of feeding therapy.

Get the notes: https://syppodcast.com/359

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When passion meets purpose, incredible things happen… In this inspiring episode, Melissa Grassia-Chisholm shares her vision for bridging gaps in voice and swallowing therapy through the upcoming Functional Voice Swallow Airway Conference – and proves that innovation often starts with seeing what's missing. With remarkable enthusiasm, Melissa opens up about:  ➡️ Creating a hands-on learning […]

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Ever wished there was a way to make nutritional supplements actually enjoyable for your patients with dysphagia? Meet Jeff Holtz, the ice cream innovator who's shaking up how we think about dysphagia nutrition. With 30 years in the ice cream industry, Jeff didn't just create another supplement – he developed a fortified ice cream that […]

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When life hands you an unconventional path, sometimes it leads to exactly where you're meant to be… In this inspiring episode, Hannelyn Perez shares her remarkable journey from Navy medical service to speech-language pathology to tech innovation – and proves that your background doesn't define your future. With remarkable candor, Hannelyn opens up about:  ➡️ […]

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Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of medical trauma, depression, and suicidal ideation. One minute she was living her dream as a school SLP. The next, she was using eye gaze to communicate in the ICU… In this deeply personal episode, Vanessa Abraham, M.S., CCC-SLP shares her profound journey from school-based SLP to ICU patient, […]

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Thinking about bringing FEES to your facility but feeling overwhelmed by the logistics? You're not alone! From infection control protocols to physician collaboration, implementing FEES can seem like climbing Mount Everest.  In this week's episode, Sandy Schwartz, MS, CCC-SLP shares game-changing insights about:  Cost analysis and ROI justification  Training requirements and state regulations  Equipment selection […]

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Are you frustrated with patient positioning during video fluoroscopy studies? Ever wonder why some facilities seem to breeze through MBS studies while others struggle to get basic views? This week's episode might just change how you think about your fluoroscopy equipment forever. We're thrilled to share our conversation with Julie Kobak, MA, CCC-SLP, CBIS, a […]

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Are you ready to rethink everything you know about voice therapy?  If so, buckle up. This week’s episode has everything you need to help you provide fast, functional, effective, and generalizable voice therapy. We are so proud to share our conversation with Amanda Gillespie, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Jackie Gartner-Schmidt, PhD, CCC-SLP, ASHA Fellow about their […]

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Entrepreneurship

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In the SLP space alone, there are over 300 kinds of certifications you can achieve in your professional development journey.

While certifications are completely optional and a personal decision based on your goals and current work situation, there are certain standards to consider when browsing your options.

One question to ask yourself is: “Is this certification accredited OR undergoing the accreditation process?”

Creating an accredited certification program is not something one can randomly do or purchase. I know…who would have thought?!

Accreditation is a rigorous, lengthy, and comprehensive process with multiple levels of accountability, subject matter experts, and psychometric methods.

And the MSLP-C™ Certification is months away from being accredited!

Friends, this was a pro cess. 

We have shared a TON about the “why” behind this certification. In this week’s podcast we discuss the “how”! 

Lori Morgan, PhD, CCC-SLP and Manny Straehle, PhD - a psychometrician (and data wizard, in my opinion) - join me to dive into the nitty gritty about the accreditation & certifying exam process for the MSLP™  Certification including:

how accreditation works

Tune in and prepare to be blown away by how much work was done to ensure we are offering the highest quality certification program available to medical SLPs! 

Find out more about the MSLP-C™ Certification Program here: https://medslped.com/certification

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