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...
School anxiety and avoidance

School anxiety and avoidance

by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric mental health clinicianDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC After time off from school, whether it is summer break, a long holiday, or an extended absence, returning to school can feel hard for many kids. Changes in routine, increased...
Why gender-affirming care matters

Why gender-affirming care matters

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner & Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC Gender-affirming care saves lives. It’s that simple and that profound. Every person deserves to move through the world in a body and voice that feel...