My Favorite Books About Disabilities - Part Two

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.

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How to Talk to Your Children About Disabilities

Talking to your children about disabilities does not have to be scary or awkward. There are so many little things you can do on a daily basis to educate your children! I have compiled by top five tips to increase your child’s disability awareness to create a more inclusive home and community.

Parent Resources, Disability Education, Educator ResourcesMacy GilsonOctober 12, 2020how to talk about disabilities, how to talk to your children about disabilities, talking about disabilities, books about disabilities, disability education, parenting advice, special needs parentingComment

My Instagram Fam | Disability Awareness

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 some positivity and light in your social media feed, I strongly encourage you to follow these amazing accounts!

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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

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

Advice for New Parents with a Baby in the NICU

The holidays are a stressful time for many, but especially for those with a baby in the NICU. The Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, or NICU for short, is a special floor in hospitals specifically for babies battling congenital disorders, birth complications, breathing or feeding difficulties, or other trauma. It can be overwhelming and intimidating for new parents, and even experienced parents. I asked some NICU survivor parents to pass on some advice and share their experiences so that those with a baby in the NICU this Christmas season do not feel so alone.