Having Our Say

Having Our Say A space to connect and share inclusive literacy- because everyone should be seen and heard

Shontaye J Glover is an ASHA certified pediatric speech language pathologist with over 15 years of experience. Her blog site www.havingoursay.org provides tips and resources to enhance speech and language skills in children. This page is dedicated to sharing ideas with parents, caregivers, educators and fellow SLPs and to encourage speech and language skills in children

ASHA recap…I left the convention center feeling exhilarated. I always leave exhausted but this year I felt full. From th...
11/24/2025

ASHA recap…

I left the convention center feeling exhilarated. I always leave exhausted but this year I felt full. From the connections that were established to the abundance of resources I obtained, I am excited for what’s next.

2025 was slower paced and I was deliberate about the moves I made. I took careful consideration before accepting offers, planning initiatives or attending events. It was what my mind and body needed.

But I am so grateful to for pushing me to present at ASHA. It’s not lost on me that I previously submitted papers on the impact of diverse representation in our intervention (before DEI was even a requirement) and they were not accepted BUT my proposal on business practice was welcomed and much needed according to those in the room.

Thank you and for the invitation to join the Business and Practice Management Topic Committee.

Thank you to those who attended my presentation EARLY Friday morning and for all of the amazing feedback I’ve received throughout the rest of the weekend. It was such a full circle moment to have my CF supervisor Linda Tucker-Simpson there AND my first student from

I am beyond grateful! 🤎

did exactly what needed to be done! Thank you and for creating this event. Already looking forward to the next one 😉 ...
11/23/2025

did exactly what needed to be done!

Thank you and for creating this event. Already looking forward to the next one 😉

So good to see and hug on friends and make new connections!!

🤎🤎

.theslp

11/13/2025

I’ll be heading to ASHA next week and can’t wait to reconnect AND make new connections.

Here’s where you can find me while I’m in DC:

Thursday meet me from 5-7 and pitch an idea for a presentation. Maybe you’ll be the next presenter for

Friday 📅 I’m presenting! Catch me at 8am for a business and practice management session. Learn how to build your BRAND beyond your practice.

Saturday come to and shop! Listen to the amazing panelists and fellowship with fellow SLPs and friends!

Hope to see you in DC!

Save the date and grab your tickets! Help us help local children this holiday season! We are also looking for vendors f...
11/12/2025

Save the date and grab your tickets! Help us help local children this holiday season!

We are also looking for vendors for our holiday market. Send a message for more details! Hope to see you there 🫶🏾

As someone who has written picture books with both male and female protagonists, I am always surprised (and honestly dis...
11/11/2025

As someone who has written picture books with both male and female protagonists, I am always surprised (and honestly disappointed) when an adult tells a boy “We shouldn’t buy the girl book” or encourages a girl not to purchase the story with the little boy on the cover.

Can we normalize letting kids connect to characters regardless of gender?
Restricting reading to gendered genres can prevent boys from seeing that women are just as capable as men and can reinforce harmful stereotypes that discourage reading about female characters.

A good story with a strong character can appeal to any reader, regardless of the protagonist’s gender.

Implicit bias can shape how we see, support, and serve our students and clients- especially those from marginalized comm...
10/27/2025

Implicit bias can shape how we see, support, and serve our students and clients- especially those from marginalized communities.

Even with the best intentions, bias can impact access, outcomes and equity.

Awareness is the first step toward doing better. Commit to learning AND unlearning and doing better because of it.

10/23/2025

Words Worth Holding Onto is a gentle collection of quotes, reminders and affirmations for children and young people navigating big feelings. Sometimes, the right words at the right time can make all the difference.

Available in the Resource Store
After School Restraint Collapse - a Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Masking - a Toolkit for Parents & Educators
Electronic download available at link in comments ⬇️ or via our Linktree Shop in Comments. Global checkout.

This year I chose peace. I chose not to chase anything and to prioritize me. I chose to prioritize my health- especially...
10/23/2025

This year I chose peace. I chose not to chase anything and to prioritize me. I chose to prioritize my health- especially my mental health. There were times that I worried how it would impact my work, but I decided it would be worth it. I didn’t want to be strong and I didn’t want to push through. I was willing to have less speaking gigs, fewer author visits or whatever may come because I needed to rest. I didn’t need to be resilient.

But here’s the thing- everything that was looking for me found me. The private practice families, the schools, the organizations, the associations, the private organizers- even the desire to write again.

For creatives and nurtures this is a hard lesson to learn. We are so much more than our work. It’s important to rest- just don’t quit. Then we can return to fight on as a better version of ourselves. And remember- what is meant for you will find you 🤎

10/22/2025

I see what they tried to do and I understand why.

I still don’t like it.

Whew… just waiting for the studies to make the proof 😵‍💫Happy Friday. Comment how your feeling with a gif. I’ll go first...
10/10/2025

Whew… just waiting for the studies to make the proof 😵‍💫

Happy Friday. Comment how your feeling with a gif. I’ll go first- I have a few.

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