Trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) with Lauren Thompson
First Bite: Fed, Fun, Functional SLP Insights10 Mar

Trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD) with Lauren Thompson

Moving from understanding to healing in pediatric feeding care.

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In this episode of First Bite, Michelle Dawson, MS, CCC-SLP, CLC, BCS-S, is grateful to host Lauren Thompson, MEd, CCC-SLP, CLC, for a powerful conversation about trauma and Pediatric Feeding Disorder (PFD). Healing trauma takes time, compassion, and the willingness to move through fear in order to better understand what “trauma” is, especially as it relates to pediatric feeding. Together, Michelle and Lauren differentiate between “trauma-informed” and “trauma-sensitive” care, and Lauren offers thoughtful, practical strategies to help SLPs create trauma-sensitive feeding environments for those they are called to serve.

This is part one of a two-part conversation. Part two will be released in April 2026.

About the Guest(s): Lauren Thompson, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, CLC, is the owner of Well Fed Feeding & Swallowing Therapy in Londonderry, New Hampshire. Since 2012, she has supported infants and children with PFD, dysphagia, lactation challenges, ARFID, and feeding-related trauma across inpatient rehabilitation, hospital-based outpatient care, Level II and III NICUs, and public schools. Lauren blends trauma-sensitive care, connection-focused interventions, and play-based approaches to help families build safe, joyful, and pressure-free mealtime experiences.

Show Notes:

Contact Lauren: @laurenteetheslp on Instagram

Lauren’s Private Practice: Well Fed Feeding Therapy

Love Money Cause: Feeding Matters

Related Course: Allyship and Advocacy in Pediatric Feeding Disorder with Tracy Camille Johnson

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