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What’s the deal with teletherapy?

by Tami Teshima | Mar 31, 2020 | Teletherapy

We are living in unprecedented times. As a result, all of us, SLPs included, have had to revamp our way life and our way of working. Most non-hospital or SNF based SLPs (if not all) are using teletherapy to provide services. Some of you know that Duncan Lake Therapy...

YA novel best picks – A librarian’s perspective, Part II

by Tami Teshima | Mar 24, 2020 | Literacy

We’re lucky to have Beth Kirchenberg, Middle School and Teen Librarian at River Forest Public Library, back with us for another round. Since we’re all stuck at home, it’s an excellent time to pick up a book. For your kiddos who are YA aged, Beth has...

Why YA? – A librarian’s perspective, part I

by Tami Teshima | Mar 10, 2020 | Books and Reading

It’s National Reading Month! Speech-language pathologists love books and reading as literacy is tied to language development (and vice-versa). We spend a lot of time on this page talking about picture books, but ages 0-18 have a wide span of book choices. So...

Gender-affirming voice modification Q&A continued [UPDATED 11/2020]

by Tami Teshima | Mar 3, 2020 | Trans Voice/Communication

Following my quick Q&A video on the DLST Facebook and Instagram pages, I had even MORE questions about gender-affirming voice modification. You know I love audience participation, so I’m so happy people are asking great questions and learning more about this...

The language of the bambinos – Research rumination

by Tami Teshima | Feb 28, 2020 | Uncategorized

“Babies” on Netflix has taken over my entire life. People have been ragging on this completely fascinating docuseries, commenting that there aren’t enough babies and there’s way too much science. Well, yes, this is somewhat true, for nerds like me who love child...

Inclusion matters, part I.

by Tami Teshima | Feb 12, 2020 | Uncategorized

I write about inclusion a lot on my Facebook page. I’ve written about inclusive advertising and inclusive employment and even inclusion at the Oscars. I love inclusion. In fact, inclusion almost made me start crying in my staff workroom on Monday (shout out to Wayland...

24 months – Communication expectations, red flags, and what to do

by Tami Teshima | Feb 4, 2020 | Uncategorized

I mentioned on my Facebook page earlier this week that questions about milestones and expectations have been flooding my inbox this past month. People from my professional life, personal life, and even a few strangers have asked me about this subject with such...

No more “wait and see” – Research Rumination

by Tami Teshima | Jan 29, 2020 | Early Intervention

Early interventions are services and supports put in place to help a child, ages birth-3, with developmental delays. These delays could be anything from cognitive to motor to speech, and can involve professionals such as occupational therapists, physical therapists,...

The Importance of Treating Hearing Loss in Older Adults (and how to navigate the process)

by Tami Teshima | Jan 18, 2020 | Hearing Loss

Age-related hearing loss is a touchy subject for many. Many times, it forces the individual to come to terms with becoming “older,” which isn’t fun. It also plays into insecurities regarding “being different” or “standing out” because of a hearing aid. Well, I’m here...

Strokes and Communication – Aphasia

by Tami Teshima | Jan 9, 2020 | Stroke

Hold on to your hats! We’re doing a crash course in communication-related problems following a stroke!Following a stroke, a person will experience any number of difficulties and deficits, some more severe than others. Strokes can cause physical, cognitive, behavioral,...