Hi! I’m Shelby Ross, founder of Silly Goose Speech Therapy and a state- and nationally certified Speech-Language Pathologist in Illinois.

My passion for speech therapy began long before I had a name for it. I grew up with an older sister who was nonverbal, and our family learned to communicate through expressions, body language, and connection. That experience shaped my belief that communication is more than words—and that every child has meaningful ways to express themselves.

I earned my undergraduate and graduate degrees at Indiana University Bloomington, one of the nation’s top-ranked speech-language pathology programs. After graduate school, I worked in an elementary school setting, where I saw firsthand how powerful individualized, child-centered support can be. I also learned how overwhelming the IEP process can feel for families which is why I now offer IEP coaching to help parents understand their rights, navigate the system, and confidently advocate for their child.

At Silly Goose Speech Therapy, I take a whole-child approach, focusing on each child’s strengths, needs, and potential. Not just their verbal output. I would be honored to support your child’s communication journey and walk alongside your family every step of the way.