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In this course, Michelle is joined by Kari Comer Lim, MS CCC-SLP, Past President of the DC Speech, Language, and Hearing Association, and Clinical Supervisor at George Washington University where she has collaborated with colleagues across the globe to create study abroad opportunities for Speech Language Pathology students. If you’ve ever thought about combining your loves of Speech Language Pathology, Travel, and Doing Good in the World… then I’m sure that you have thought about volunteering as an SLP abroad! And…I’m hoping that as soon as you had that beautiful thought, you followed it with a quick question or two of, “How can I ethically and respectfully contribute in another community?”. The lovely Kari is here to answer that question, provide first hand guidance, share personal experiences, and mentor you so that you can share your gifts with the world and grow as a kind SLP in the process too.
By the end of this course, participants will be able to:
MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S
Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, serves as the Director of 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 ten-time recipient of ASHA’s ACE Award for continuing education.
MS, CCC-SLP
Kari Lim graduated with her M.S. in Speech-Language Pathology from the University of Alabama. She currently works at The George Washington University as a Clinical Supervisor, Adjunct Professor, and Outreach Coordinator. She is also the owner of Global Speech Therapy LLC. Kari has a wide range of clinical and supervisory experience and has worked in a variety of settings including home health, schools, and hospitals. Additionally, Kari has a strong interest in international collaboration and has taught and supervised with many organizations abroad. Kari is the past President of the DC Speech-Language-Hearing Association (DCSHA) and a former board member of the Washington, D.C. Board of Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology through the Department of Health. She is a recipient of the 2016 Ten Outstanding Young American awards from Junior Chamber International for my professional accomplishments. Kari lives in Washington, DC and enjoys traveling, spending time with friends, and trying new restaurants in town.
ASHA CE Provider approval and use of the Brand Block does not imply endorsement of course content, specific products or clinical procedures.
| Timeline |
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| 10 min: Introductions and Backgrounds |
| 15 min: Discuss the process of getting involved in International SLP Programs |
| 15 min: Discuss recommendations to contribute ethically and respectfully in another culture |
| 15 min: Discuss resources available to SLPs interested in International SLP Programs. |
| 5 min: Questions and Answers |
| Financial | Michelle authored, "Chasing the Swallow: Truth, Science, and Hope for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders" from which she receives royalties from the sale of it. She is the host of "First Bite: A Speech Therapy Podcast" for which she receives compensation from SpeechTherapyPD.com. She also receives compensation for numerous presentations from SpeechTherapyPD.com. She receives an annual salary from James Madison University. She also receives profits from the sales of "First Bite Boutique". |
| Nonfinancial | Michelle Dawson is a volunteer with ASHA as the Topic Chair for Pediatric Feeding and Swallowing Disorders for ASHA 2024 Convention, additionally she is a volunteer with Feeding Matters, Co-Chair of the Special Interest Group for Swallowing and Pediatric Feeding Disorders for the Speech-Language-Hearing Association of Virginia (SHAV), a Board of Trustee Member with the Communication Disorder Foundation of Virginia (CDF), a former Treasurer with the Council of State Association Presidents (CSAP), a Past President with South Carolina Speech, Language, and Hearing Association (SCSHA). She is a member of ASHA, ASHA SIG 10 and 13, SCSHA, SHAV, the Dysphagia Research Society (DRS), the National Black Association for Speech, Language, and Hearing (NBASLH), and the National Foundation of Swallowing Disorders (NFOSD). |
| Financial | Kari Lim is currently at the George Washington University as a Clinical Supervisor, Adjunct Professor, and Outreach Coordinator. She authored, "Speaking With an American Accent: A Guide to General American English Pronunciation" from which she receives royalties from the sale of it. She has received compensation from SpeechTherapyPD.com for numerous presentations. |
| Nonfinancial | No relevant non-financial relationships exist |