by Anna Dubiak, M.S, CCC-SLP Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC It is now April which kicks off Autism Acceptance month. This might be a familiar term to some “Autism Awareness” which has slowly started to shift into its newer title of acceptance. Now, I know what you’re thinking. What is the difference and why does...
by Anna Dubiak, M.S., CCC-SLP Duncan Lake Speech Therapy If you read one of our previous blog posts about gestalt language processing and want to know more, read on! If you did not please click the link above and read about it! As we learned gestalt language processing is a totally natural and valid way...
by Emily Grobbel, Clinic Administrator Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Deductibles and maximums and copays – oh my! Insurance can be a daunting topic, especially as we begin a new year, and deductibles are restarting. Here is a quick refresher on several terms you have probably encountered recently, and some tips to ensure a smooth...
by Amanda Redeker, M.A., CCC-SLP Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC What is myofunctional therapy? Myofunctional therapy focuses on establishing appropriate oral, facial, pharyngeal, and mandibular muscle function. This is achieved through use of isotonic (contraction) and isometric (without contraction) exercises. These exercises utilize sensory stimulation and movements that target the muscles of the lips, tongue,...
by Hannah Blackwell, M.A., CCC-SLP Duncan Lake Speech Therapy Autism and ADHD share many similarities, sometimes making it difficult to distinguish between the two. Today, we’re going to take a look at the documented similarities and differences between these two diagnoses. Clinical Definitions Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by deficits in neurotypical social interactions/communication...
by Hannah Blackwell, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC When a child is learning to talk, it’s only natural for the adults around them to want to encourage and help them speak. It’s exciting! We want them to learn new words and start to share their thoughts with the world. As with...
by Anna Dubiak, M.S., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC There are two kinds of language processors in the world: analytical language processors and gestalt language processors (GLP). Analytical language processors learn language from the ground up, building with sounds, to words, to sentences, to full blown conversations! This is the style of...
by Leah Arundel Clinical Administrator In today’s world, teletherapy has emerged as a game-changer for those seeking speech therapy services. We are lucky enough to be able to offer it at our office, though before you dive into a virtual speech therapy session, there are a few important things to consider. Firstly, it’s best to...
by Hannah Blackwell, M.A., CCC-SLP Speech-Language Pathologist Speech therapy sessions can look very different depending on the client and the clinician. A commonly used approach with children is to work therapy goals into play-based contexts. Sometimes parents may see a session conducted in this way and wonder what work is being done and what the...
by Anna Dubiak, M.S, CCC-SLP Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC Stuttering can cause a lot of big feelings in individuals who stutter as well as the parents of a stuttering child. One crucial part of stuttering therapy for these cases can be adding in desensitization. Often we are afraid to name problems we or our...