How the Coronavirus is Impacting the Disability Community

In light of recent events, I wanted to share a little bit more about immunocompromised children and what the coronavirus means for them and their families.

Disability EducationMacy GilsonMarch 11, 2020coronavirus, COVID-19, outbreak 2020, immunocompromised, immunosuppressed, CDC, center for disease controlComment

#MacysMustReads Winter 2019

I started a series called #MacysMustReads where I my favorite books from each season, along with a quick synopsis and rating. You can find my summer list here and my fall list here. Today’s post is compiled of my favorite books from this winter, and there are a few more than usual (thank you Christmas break!)…

Macy's Must ReadsMacy GilsonMarch 9, 2020macysmustreads, must-read, must reads, book club, best books winter 2019, booksComment

Let's Talk | Autism

The diagnosis of autism refers to an expansive spectrum, which is important to recognize. A person on one end of the spectrum may look vastly different from a person on the other end of the spectrum, even though these two people carry the same diagnosis.

Disability EducationMacy GilsonMarch 3, 2020autism, autism awareness, autism spectrum disorder, autism diagnosis, diagnosisComment

Do's and Don'ts of Read Alouds

In today’s post, my sweet friend, Sarah Chesworth, is sharing her tips for making the most of your reading time with your child. Sarah is a former elementary school teacher and new mom. She is passionate about early childhood education and loves helping teachers and parents make learning fun and meaningful for their little ones. She believes that reading aloud is one of the most powerful things that parents can do with their children, and as a speech language pathologist, I couldn’t agree more! Here are the wonderful tips she shared with me…

Child DevelopmentMacy GilsonFebruary 21, 2020early childhood education, read aloud, teacher, kindergarten, developmental reading, early literacy, emerging literacyComment

Tips to Make Valentine's Day More Inclusive

Valentine’s Day is just a few short days away! Growing up, I loved the school parties, making my Valentine’s Day box and addressing cards to my classmates. But, for some children, Valentine’s Day can be tough. I am sharing my top three tips on how to make your Valentine’s Day more inclusive this year!

Disability EducationMacy GilsonFebruary 11, 2020valentine's day, inclusive, Valentine's Day cards, Valentine's Day party, Valentine, inclusionComment

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 ;)

Parent Resources, Educator ResourcesMacy GilsonFebruary 2, 2020work from home, entrepreneur, working from home, work life balance, tips for working from home, self-employedComment

My Favorite Books About Disabilities

Today I am sharing my favorite books that portray characters with disabilities! Reading stories about children with disabilities is a great way to reinforce inclusion in your home. The more a child is exposed to people that are different from them, the more likely they are to celebrate those differences.

Disability Education, Macy's Must ReadsMacy GilsonJanuary 28, 2020talking to your children about disabilities, talking about disabilities, parenting, parenting advice, differentComment

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…