Accents are awesome (and not disorders)

Accents are awesome (and not disorders)

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLPPractice Owner and Speech-Language PathologistDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC All accents and dialects follow rules. No accent is random. No dialect is broken. Also, everyone has an accent. However, there seem to be an underlying...
5 things to know about impulsivity in children

5 things to know about impulsivity in children

by Kerina Luark, LLPCPediatric Mental Health ClinicianDuncan Lake Therapy Collective, LLC Impulsivity is often one of the first behaviors that catches adult attention. It can be frustrating, confusing, and sometimes exhausting to navigate. What’s important to know is...
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...