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Supporting neurodivergent communication styles: Practical tips for families and caregivers

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A, CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we believe that all communication is valid. In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we’re taking a deeper look at what it means to support and affirm neurodivergent communication styles. Whether a child uses spoken words,...

A parent with a child sitting on their lap. They are looking at iPads. The title below reads Supporting Neurodivergent Communication Styles: Practical Tips For Families and Caregivers

Supporting neurodivergent communication styles: Practical tips for families and caregivers

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A, CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we believe that all communication is valid. In honor of Autism Acceptance Month, we’re taking a deeper look at what it means to support and affirm neurodivergent communication styles. Whether a child uses spoken words,...

Modeling without expectation

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC When children are developing language skills, how we communicate with them matters. We’ve talked about many different ways to have more enriching language interactions at home in previous blog posts. However, one of the most effective ways to encourage communication...

Research Sparknotes – Communication disorders in the correctional system: a systematic review

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Ever wondered how communication disorders impact people in the criminal justice system? We’ve broken down a fascinating research review that explores this important topic. From the prevalence of language challenges to the barriers they create for rehabilitation, this post dives...

5 holiday language enrichment activities

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC   The holiday season is full of opportunities to connect, create memories, and—without much extra effort—boost your child’s language skills! Everyday holiday traditions and activities can become fun and engaging ways to support language development. So, just in case your...

The updated CDC “milestones” for speech (insert long sigh)

by Tamiko Teshima, M.A, CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC If you’re a parent, you may have noticed that the CDC updated their developmental milestones, including speech and language benchmarks, in 2022. Their apparently “goal” was to make the milestones easier to understand. The updates shifted many milestones to later...

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