What is masking and why does it matter?

What is masking and why does it matter?

Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner and Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective Have you ever heard someone say, “They seem fine at school,” or “I never would have guessed they were Autistic?” Sometimes that’s...
West Michigan and SLP access

West Michigan and SLP access

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner & Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC When we talk about speech therapy, we often talk about progress, milestones, and outcomes. What we don’t talk about enough is access. For many families...
PDA and defiance are not the same.

PDA and defiance are not the same.

by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric Mental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC Parents, raise your hand if you have heard the phrase, “They’re just being difficult,” or “They need to learn to listen?” Ok parents, now raise your hand if your response is,...