How do food access, caregiver stress, and everyday challenges affect children with pediatric feeding disorder (PFD)? In this episode of the *First Bite* SLP podcast, host Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, FNAP, welcomes Amy Delaney, PhD, CCC-SLP, and Ivonne M. Maldonado-De la Rosa, PhD, MLS, CCC-SLP, to examine how social determinants of health (SDOH) influence pediatric feeding care and outcomes.
From food insecurity and family resources to healthcare access and systemic barriers, the discussion highlights the real-world factors that can affect a family's ability to participate in feeding interventions. Drawing on emerging research and clinical experience, Michelle and her guests discuss why understanding each family's circumstances is essential to providing individualized, compassionate, and equitable care.
You'll learn practical ways to recognize social determinants of health, consider their impact on clinical decision-making, and adapt feeding recommendations to better support children and their caregivers. The episode also looks ahead to continued discussions at the ASHA 2026 Convention, emphasizing the importance of addressing barriers to care and supporting meaningful feeding outcomes for families.
From food insecurity and family resources to healthcare access and systemic barriers, the discussion highlights the real-world factors that can affect a family's ability to participate in feeding interventions. Drawing on emerging research and clinical experience, Michelle and her guests discuss why understanding each family's circumstances is essential to providing individualized, compassionate, and equitable care.
You'll learn practical ways to recognize social determinants of health, consider their impact on clinical decision-making, and adapt feeding recommendations to better support children and their caregivers. The episode also looks ahead to continued discussions at the ASHA 2026 Convention, emphasizing the importance of addressing barriers to care and supporting meaningful feeding outcomes for families.
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