The journey from the NICU to Early Intervention involves far more than a referral. In this episode of First Bite, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, is joined by Tiffany Elliott, MS, CCC-SLP, CNT, IBCLC, NTMTC, Sara Circelli, MA, IMH-E, PMH-C, and Leslie Butterfield, PhD, PMH-C from HospitaltoHomeSystemsChange.org to discuss how perinatal mental health, caregiver well-being, and coordinated systems of care shape outcomes for NICU graduates and their families.
Blending lived experience with clinical expertise, the conversation explores how postpartum anxiety, depression, and trauma can influence caregiver engagement, readiness to learn, and participation in their child's care. The guests also share practical strategies for strengthening communication between hospital and community providers and creating smoother transitions to Early Intervention.
If you work in the NICU, Early Intervention, or another pediatric setting, you'll gain practical ideas for strengthening referral pathways, reducing the dreaded "service cliff," and supporting families during one of the most vulnerable transitions they will experience.
Blending lived experience with clinical expertise, the conversation explores how postpartum anxiety, depression, and trauma can influence caregiver engagement, readiness to learn, and participation in their child's care. The guests also share practical strategies for strengthening communication between hospital and community providers and creating smoother transitions to Early Intervention.
If you work in the NICU, Early Intervention, or another pediatric setting, you'll gain practical ideas for strengthening referral pathways, reducing the dreaded "service cliff," and supporting families during one of the most vulnerable transitions they will experience.
