This episode of First Bite features Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, kicking off PFD and ARFID Awareness Month with the fabulous Meg Simione, PhD, CCC-SLP, and her phenomenal graduate student, Helen Cohen, BA, CLC, for an in-depth look at the Pediatric Feeding Disorder Dynamic Approach to Impacts and Social Integration (PFD DAISI).
Meg and Helen begin by exploring the symbolism of gardening and pediatric feeding disorder, introducing the six DAISI factors, represented by the petals of the flower, and how they guide feeding assessment and treatment. They then dive into the four Social Spheres at the flower’s core, highlighting their influence on a child’s mealtime journey.
Finally, they share practical tips for using the PFD DAISI in clinical practice, helping SLPs take a holistic, dynamic approach to pediatric feeding care. This episode is packed with strategies, insights, and inspiration, while making a complex framework feel clear and usable in real-world settings.
Perfect for pediatric SLPs, feeding specialists, and clinicians, this conversation brings together creativity and clinical application. If you love gardens and feeding therapy, the symbolism in this innovative tool is sure to support both your clinical heart and your practice as it grows.
Meg and Helen begin by exploring the symbolism of gardening and pediatric feeding disorder, introducing the six DAISI factors, represented by the petals of the flower, and how they guide feeding assessment and treatment. They then dive into the four Social Spheres at the flower’s core, highlighting their influence on a child’s mealtime journey.
Finally, they share practical tips for using the PFD DAISI in clinical practice, helping SLPs take a holistic, dynamic approach to pediatric feeding care. This episode is packed with strategies, insights, and inspiration, while making a complex framework feel clear and usable in real-world settings.
Perfect for pediatric SLPs, feeding specialists, and clinicians, this conversation brings together creativity and clinical application. If you love gardens and feeding therapy, the symbolism in this innovative tool is sure to support both your clinical heart and your practice as it grows.
