ATSU-ASHS SLP professor featured on podcast
Posted: October 8, 2025
A.T. Still University-Arizona School of Health Sciences (ATSU-ASHS) Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) program assistant professor Ivonne Maldonado de La Rosa, PhD, MS, CCC-SLP, was a featured guest on the “First Bite” podcast, highlighting important work in pediatric feeding and swallowing, bilingual speech-language pathology, and healthcare equity.
The episode, “Social Determinants of Health and Pediatric Feeding Disorder,” was hosted by Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S. Dr. Maldonado de La Rosa discussed the impact of social determinants of health on access to care for children with pediatric feeding disorders, explored barriers families face, and highlighted the importance of advocacy, culture, and bilingualism in improving patient outcomes.
Listen to the full interview on YouTube, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts.