by Tamiko Teshima, M.A, CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Happy National Speech-Language-Hearing Month! To celebrate the month, we wanted to talk a little bit more about our favorite topic – communication. When people think about communication, they often picture conversation – two people talking, words flowing back and forth,...
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,...
For many people, chatting with coworkers, knowing when to speak up in a meeting, or picking up on social cues comes naturally. But for those with social communication disorders, these everyday interactions can feel like navigating an obstacle course. These challenges can impact job performance, workplace relationships, and overall career growth. What Are Social Communication...
by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLP Practice Owner and Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC When Ace, a golden retriever/yellow Labrador mix, and Magee, a black Lab, first came into my home, they were more than just puppies—they were future service dogs in training. As a volunteer Paws With a Cause puppy raiser, I had...
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...
by Tamiko Teshima, M.A., CCC-SLP Practice Owner & Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC If you’ve been reading blog posts here at DLST for a while, you know how I feel about concussions. You also probably know how I feel about the NFL generally speaking. Instead of just spouting off statistics and opinions, today...
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...
Even though we all have accents, some people want to modify them. Luckily, your friendly, neighborhood speech-language pathologist is here to help!
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...
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...