Growing Up with a Disability in a Mainstream School

This blog post was written by Emily Ong, who is was born with cerebral palsy and amniotic band syndrome. She is a fashion model and disability advocate and lives in Singapore. Emily and I met via social media and I am so honored to have her sharing her experiences with you today!

Speech/Language Delay vs. Disorder

Parent Resources, Educator Resources, Speech/Language, Child DevelopmentMacy GilsonMay 18, 2020speech and language, speech development, speech language evaluation, speech language pathologist, #BetterSpeechandHearingMonth, language, expressive language, receptive language, language delay, speech delay, language disorder, speech disorderComment

What My Students Think I Do | SLP Edition

In continuing with our celebration of #BetterSpeechandHearingMonth I asked some of my students a few questions about who I am, what I do, and why I do it. I documented some of my favorite responses to share with my fellow SLPs and educators!

Speech/Language, Parent Resources, Educator ResourcesMacy GilsonMay 4, 2020Comment

A Guide to Using Zoom for Virtual Learning and Teletherapy

I have seen so many teacher friends posting about taking their class virtual for the time being, so I put together a FREE guide on how to get started using Zoom. In this guide, I cover the basics of Zoom, how to get set-up, information about HIPAA regulations, tips + tricks, as well as virtual materials. This is also a great resource for my fellow SLPs that are diving into teletherapy! Keep reading to download your guide!

Educator Resources, Speech/LanguageMacy GilsonMarch 22, 2020Comment

Letters From My Heart | A Socioemotional Activity for Kids

The #coronavirus has brought so much uncertainty into the world for all of us. Many of us haven’t given much thought to our children’s feelings in all of this, and I think it’s so important for us to recognize and validate their emotions, as well. Most children thrive on routine and missing out on school, extracurricular activities and time with friends can affect our children in big ways.

Mastering Your Child's IEP : The Complete Guide

The IEP process can be daunting for many parents. As a school SLP, I am very familiar with the process and I average 1-2 IEPs per week. In this FREE guide, I am breaking down the IEP process into five steps to help parents navigate the intricacies of the IEP process. Whether this is your first or your tenth IEP, my goal is to help you be more prepared and confident so you can #advocatelikeamother

Tips for Working From Home

I absolutely LOVE working from home, but it definitely brings its own set of challenges. Today I am sharing my top 7 tips for having a successful work day - all from the comfort of your home ;)

Welcome to Holland | A Must-Read Poem For Parents of a Child With a Disability

Welcome to Holland is a poem written by Emily Perl Kingsley as she describes what it was like to raise a child with a disability. A must-read for special needs parents and families…