ScriptSpeak x Macy Gilson

Last fall I had the opportunity to partner with ScriptSpeak, a text-to-speech software company uses AI to convert written content into verbal speech. Trent and Clay Martin, the founders of Script Speak, are helping companies reach a larger audience by making written content more accessible and I am so impressed with their innovation and attention to detail. After using ScriptSpeak for the past few months, I can assure you that it is the best feature on my website, for a variety of reasons.

Let's Talk | AAC

AAC, or Augmentative and Alternative Communication, is a form of communication used by individuals who are nonverbal, meaning they cannot consistently rely on verbal speech to communicate. Last week, I wrote a blog post that dives in to nonverbal communication and if you are interested, you can read the post here.

Nonverbal Does Not Mean...

Nonverbal means exactly what it sounds like; it refers to a person who is “not verbal,” meaning he/she does not produce verbal speech. Over time, this term has slightly twisted from its original and literal meaning and has come to hold a lot of misconceptions. Today I want to tackle some of these misbeliefs by sharing 3 things that nonverbal does not mean…

10 ASL Signs to Teach Your Baby

Teaching your baby simple signs is an additional form of communication. Sign language can help some children communicate with mom/dad before they are able to communicate via verbal speech.

Halo Top x Macy Gilson

I’ve been a Halo Top fan since I first discovered their ice cream during my college days. When Halo Top announced their new campaign, Stop Shoulding Yourself, I instantly fell even more in love.

As many of you know, I just celebrated one year of Macy Gilson Co., but what many of you don’t know is that the idea and mission behind Macy Gilson Co. started way before that.

Speech/Language Delay vs. Disorder

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My Instagram Fam | Speech Language Pathologists

I have met so many amazing people through social media, so I have decided to start a new series on the blog called My Instagram Fam. I am constantly inspired by these accounts and I want to share them with you all today in the hope that you will be inspired, too! If you’re looking for great speech and language resources, ideas, tips and information, follow these accounts!

What to Expect During a Parent Interview

At the beginning of a formal speech language evaluation, the SLP will allow your child to get comfortable and familiarize him/herself with the therapy room. This will give the SLP an opportunity to observe your child play and interact with you, but it is also the time when the SLP will usually ask you questions about your child. You will fill out a case history form that will likely have questions regarding birth history, medical history, family history, developmental history, academic history, therapeutic history and questions related specific to speech/language.