Hello! Nice to meet you!

My name is Shelby Ross, owner and founder of Silly Goose Speech Therapy, and I am a state and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist in the state of Illinois. My passion for speech and language therapy started before I even knew what it was! I grew up with an older sister with profound medical needs who never verbally spoke; however, my family and I were able to communicate with her purely based on her nonverbal communication tells. Those two lines between her eyebrows? She’s stressed. That big belly laugh? This is her favorite song. Growing up in such an environment truly taught me the meaning of “Communication is more than what is said”. Looking at a child’s ability to communicate beyond just the verbal output is crucial in order to fully holistically understand the child and all of their amazing potential.

My upbringing eventually landed me at Indiana University Bloomington in which I pursued my undergraduate and graduate degrees at one of the top 10 ranked programs in the country. This education rounded out my personal experience to intersect professional knowledge and experience. Following graduate school, I began working at an elementary school which further built upon my knowledge and expertise. It also taught me the impact a tailored Individualized Education Program (IEP) can make on a student’s growth. The process, however, can be long and confusing to parents who do not have prior experience. That is why I am offering my IEP coaching services to help you better understand your and your child’s rights as well as advocate for the best education possible for them.

I am so excited to work with you and help your child grow in their ability to communicate!