Welcome to the Swalier Pride podcast. I'm your host, Teresa Richard. I'm a board certified specialist in swallowing and swallowing disorders, a mobile fees business owner and founder

of the MetSLP Collective.

This podcast is all about delivering the latest evidence-based practice to medical

SLPs everywhere.

Whether you're a new clinician seeking tangible tools for treatment or a seasoned vet stuck in a

rut, my goal is to help ditch the old school ways of the past that no longer serve

your patients,

to reinvigorate your passion for our field, to broaden your knowledge about our scope of practice,

and to inspire you to practice at the top of your license.

So if you're listening, I encourage you to swallow your pride, be open and willing to learn,

because let's face it, your patients deserve that kind of care.

With that, let's dive right in.

Just a quick disclaimer that all statements and opinions expressed in this episode do not reflect

on the organizations associated with the speakers and are their own opinions solely.

Hello, welcome to the Swallow Your Pride podcast. Today's guest is Nicole Scafura. She is a speech language

pathologist and certified neonatal therapist. Nicole has worked in a variety of settings, including early

intervention, subacute care, and acute care. Nicole works in a children's hospital in level four

NICU in New York City. She specializes an assessment treatment for children and babies

with feeding and swallowing difficulties. She is competent in both video fluoroscopy and fees

for patients across the lifespan. Nicole has a passion for educating and mentoring others. She

started her own Instagram page called Nicole in the NICU to provide insight to other professionals,

parents, and students about working as a neonatal

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