Michelle Dawson | MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S

Have you tuned into “First Bite, Fed, Fun, Functional” the speech therapy podcast hosted by Michelle L. W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, but finished the hour and wanted to learn more?

Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, serves as the Director for Clinical Education and Assistant Professor with James Madison University. Additionally, she is the acclaimed host of “First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional” a weekly Speech Therapy Podcast that addresses “all thangs” Pediatric Speech Therapy, and is presented by SpeechTherapyPD.com. Michelle authored, “Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders”. She is an accomplished lecturer; traveling across the nation delivering courses on best practices for the evaluation and treatment of the medically complex infant, toddlers, and children with respect to their pediatric oropharyngeal dysphagia, pediatric feeding disorder, as well as language acquisition within the framework of Early Intervention. She has served as the Treasurer for the Council of State Association Presidents (CSAP), is a Past President of the South Carolina Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (SCSHA), a graduate of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Leadership Development Program (ASHA LDP), a recipient of the Pediatric Feeding Disorder Awareness Champion from Feeding Matters, a recipient of the Louis M. DiCarlo Award for Outstanding Clinical Achievement from the SCSHA, a recipient of the State Clinical Achievement Award from the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association’s Foundation, recognized as an ASHA Innovator in 2023, and nine-time recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award for continuing education.


Deep Dive Study Group: Pediatric Feeding Disorder: An Hors D’oeuvres of Current Evidence-Based Practice

Have you tuned into “First Bite, Fed, Fun, Functional” the speech therapy podcast hosted by Michelle L. W. Dawson, MS CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, but finished the hour and wanted to learn more? Did you read, “Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders”, but still had unanswered questions? Then this is the deep dive study group for you!  Join Michelle and your colleagues for six intimate hours dedicated exclusively to understanding the current state of evidence for evaluation and treatment of pediatric feeding disorder. Michelle will take participants on a beginning to end journey: sharing expert insight into ethics of ICD-10 and CPT code selections, interprofessional education for how to effectively collaborate with numerous medical and allied health professionals for improved patient outcomes, as well as insight into some of her favorite non-profits to set caregivers up for success.  As always, Michelle leads the group through her unique style of wisdom and wit!  So sign-up now for an hors d’oeuvres serving of all thangs PFD that will fill your clinical plate and cup too!

Are you ready to take your skills to the next level?

Be the first to know when registration opens!

  • Limited to the first 20 people to enroll (must have a minimum of 10*).
  • A one-year Professional subscription to SpeechTherapyPD.com is included for non-subscribers. 
  • 4 guided 90-minute group discussions and lessons. 
  • Each session will begin with a facilitator presentation followed by a group discussion of case studies and applications. 
  • Bring specific case studies to be discussed. 
  • Discussion group available during the week for your cohort on The SLP Hub community forum. 
  • Post-group access to the private group discussion forum. 
  • Pre-requisite courses assigned by the expert facilitator may be required. 
  • Sessions will be recorded for future reference and in case of a missed session. 
  • Sessions are offered for ASHA CEUs (must attend live). 

Why choose Deep Dive Study Groups? 

SpeechTherapyPD.com Deep Dive Study Groups include a Professional Subscription (access 1000+ CE courses through webinars, seminars, and podcasts, plus get full access to The SLP Hub), four 90-minute interactive sessions, and post-group access to a peer private discussion forum. If you’re not currently a Professional Subscriber, this will cost $359. If you’re already a Professional Subscriber, you’ll pay $160. 

On average, six hours of 1:1 consultant calls can cost anywhere between $600 and $1,050 – And that’s without access to an entire library of courses available for ASHA CEUs and support through a private discussion forum. With the SpeechTherapyPD.com Deep Dive Study Group, you get so much more. This is truly an opportunity for ongoing education, cohort support, and group support through the private discussion forum. The value can’t be beat!

Book a 1:1 Consultant Call

  • 1:1 Consultant Video Call: $175 per hour
  • Subject to availability
  • Pay only when your appointment is confirmed

Step One

Submit your application, which will include topics and/or questions you would like to discuss

Step Two

Acceptance via email (DO NOT Pay until your appointment has been confirmed)

Step Three

Make Your Payment

Refund Policy: You must email info@speechtherapypd.com immediately for all refund/credit requests. You have 7 days from the date of purchase to cancel and receive 100% refund. After that, until 7 days from the start of the Deep Dive course/consultant call, you will receive a credit to apply to another Deep Dive group or 1:1 consultant call within 12 months of purchase. May transfer to another person. No refund or credit from 7 days prior to the start of the course.

*Groups that do not meet the minimum of 10 enrollees will be canceled, and a refund will be issued within 30 days.