Autism acceptance, not awareness!

Autism acceptance, not awareness!

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...
Insurance 101

Insurance 101

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...
Myofunctional therapy tools

Myofunctional therapy tools

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)...
Autism and ADHD: similarities and differences

Autism and ADHD: similarities and differences

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...