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

From the moment I walked up to PS 958 school in Brooklyn, I knew it was going to be a special day. ✨I had the absolute j...
03/14/2026

From the moment I walked up to PS 958 school in Brooklyn, I knew it was going to be a special day. ✨

I had the absolute joy of doing an author visit with some incredible students who were such an engaged and sweet audience. The energy in the school, the curiosity, the questions — it was everything an author could hope for.

The staff were just as amazing. You can tell when a school is truly intentional about creating a space where all students are seen, valued, and supported, and this school is exactly that. An inclusive environment where every child belongs.

And as an SLP, one of the highlights of my day was getting to meet up with one of my SLP faves and see firsthand the incredible work she’s doing with her students. Watching the impact she’s making reminded me why this work matters so much.

All in all… the day was a dream. 💫

So grateful for opportunities like this to share Liam’s First Cut, connect with students, and witness the magic happening inside classrooms every day.

Thinking about my trajectory as a and there definitely was a glow up by year 5 😂🫣One thing that remained consistent wa...
03/13/2026

Thinking about my trajectory as a and there definitely was a glow up by year 5 😂🫣

One thing that remained consistent was always prioritizing what’s best for my students!

SN: Definitely would not have made it without my work bestie 🙌🏾

So where are you in your career and has the switch up happened yet?

As a speech pathologist, I’ve spent years learning how autism presents in children.But as a late diagnosed AuDHD Black w...
03/12/2026

As a speech pathologist, I’ve spent years learning how autism presents in children.

But as a late diagnosed AuDHD Black woman, I also know something else- many of us were never seen in the first place.

Many autistic girls learn how to watch, copy, and adapt long before anyone realizes they’re struggling.

From the outside, it can look like they’re doing fine.

But masking takes energy and over time, that constant performance can lead to burnout, anxiety, and years of feeling like you don’t quite fit anywhere.

For Black girls and women, that masking can be layered with code-switching and racial expectations. The pressure to appear socially competent and non-threatening can create a double mask that hides autism even more.

This is why so many women are diagnosed later in life and why conversations about autism have to include race, culture, and gender.

Because autism has never looked just one way.

And the more we expand the picture of what autism looks like, the more people finally get the chance to be seen and supported. 

03/11/2026

Early morning rantings of a frustrated pediatric SLP AuDHD Mom

Been thinking a lot about the conversation I had with and .moguls last week for the BIM podcast.We talked about what ha...
03/10/2026

Been thinking a lot about the conversation I had with and .moguls last week for the BIM podcast.

We talked about what happens when you realize you were made to do more and have the audacity to take action. You really never know who is inspired by your journey. The criticism may seem loud but those who support you will celebrate with you.

The episode will drop on later this week, but in the meantime consider this your reminder not to apologize or hide your growth. Men get praised for taking risks- but when women do it we get called arrogant.

Don’t shrink and keep shining girlies!!

Forever moodGrateful for the women who know we are limited alone but together we possess great strength and power. Happy...
03/08/2026

Forever mood

Grateful for the women who know we are limited alone but together we possess great strength and power.

Happy International Women’s Day 🤎🤎

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No diagnosing or pathologizing… just enjoying these cute responses from preschoolers! “Mad Parade” is probably my favori...
03/05/2026

No diagnosing or pathologizing… just enjoying these cute responses from preschoolers!

“Mad Parade” is probably my favorite 😂

Tell me more cute names for things you have heard!

Late last year I had an idea to combine my love of music with books and coffee. What started out as a shower idea turned...
03/04/2026

Late last year I had an idea to combine my love of music with books and coffee. What started out as a shower idea turned into “Books, Beats, & Brews” and last weekend the idea came to life!

After being pummeled with snow Mother Nature blessed us with a beautiful sunny Saturday and the community showed up at

We celebrated and Black History Month with a party that also poured back into Black businesses and supported Black authors.

Sending gratitude to everyone who stopped by and contributed to the event. Thank you to the authors for trusting us, to founder Veronica Chapman and my cosponsor .

thank you for setting the vibes and to Sankofa Cafe owner Jessica- thank you for kindly sharing your space and for your spirit of YES!

I can’t wait to do it again soon. Stay tuned for the next one in the spring 🤎

Now is the perfect time to do an audit of your bookshelves and take a real look at the books in rotation. has (thankfu...
03/03/2026

Now is the perfect time to do an audit of your bookshelves and take a real look at the books in rotation.

has (thankfully) evolved and we have been charged to ensure that we are reading stories that are inclusive and reflect the diversity of America.

But let’s not let that effort end after this week.

Read books featuring Black main characters beyond Black History Month.

Read books with autistic characters before and after April.

Read books with LGBTQ+ representation beyond June.

Highlight stories where disabled characters are the star all year long!

Sharing inclusive stories builds empathy and respect for others. And this is how we build a nation of readers who embrace all of humanity!

This is your annual reminder to read ACROSS America by sharing stories that reflect the rich and full diversity of the c...
03/01/2026

This is your annual reminder to read ACROSS America by sharing stories that reflect the rich and full diversity of the country!

March vibes 🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾
03/01/2026

March vibes 🤏🏾🤏🏾🤏🏾

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