facebook live – therapy thursday
Last week we started Therapy Thursday back! This time it is a Facebook Live in our Private Facebook Group. Every third Thursday of the month at 7 PM two of our therapists, Emily Gantt, SLP, and Ashley Elrod, OTA, will alternate covering important topics for parents and answering questions via Facebook Live. This is a wonderful opportunity for parents and other people involved in special education or therapy roles to get direct access to two professionals.
Meet the therapists
Emily Gantt, Speech-language pathologist
“My name is Emily Gantt, and I am so thrilled to be a part of the Specially Gifted Foundation, SGF. I am the secretary for this amazing foundation and could not be more moved and inspired by the mission to impact the individuals and families of those with special needs.
I am originally from Rome, Ga and currently reside in Cartersville, Ga, where I work as a full-time speech-language pathologist at a private clinic. I received my master’s degree in speech-language pathology in 2016 from the University of West Georgia.” Read more about Emily here.
ashley elrod, occupational therapy assistant
“Hey guys!! My name is Ashley Elrod and I am so excited to be a part of the Specially Gifted Foundation, SGF. I am a contributing therapist for the foundation and I am so thrilled to be able to come up with fun activities, helpful resources and be a therapeutic outlet for some amazing families!
I am originally from Rome, Georgia, and currently work in Rome as full-time occupational therapy assistant in a local school system. I graduated with my degree in 2016 and have worked with children ever since.”
Read more about Ashley here.
specially Gifted foundation facebook page
If you haven’t already head over to our Facebook page and give us a follow!
specially gifted parent resource community FB Group
The Specially Gifted Parent Resource Community Group was created to be a safe space for parents, caregivers, therapists, etc. to befriend and engage with others in this community. In this Facebook Group we want to grow friendships, share ideas, exchange resources, and just support one another because as you know, it takes a village! This is a private group that can be found on our Facebook page, and the only way to have access to the Therapy Thursday Facebook Lives with our therapists. Therefore, make sure to join the group to tune into Therapy Thursday by clicking this link here.
Early Signs of Autism
Last Thursday, Emily Gantt, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, covered questions regarding early signs that speech therapy intervention is needed, how to get started, how to detect early signs of Autism, etc! She also answered questions from parents tuning in. After joining the FB Group mentioned above, last week’s video is accessible to be watched, and the comments can be read to gain valuable information. Click the button below to never miss a Therapy Thursday again!
