Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC

10/31/2025

10/30/2025

Access to food is a basic human right!

We are happy to be the collection site for the Community Food Drive for Our Mental Health Collective. Join us this Sunday, November 2, from 1–4 PM as we collect food donations to support the Baxter Community Center Market.

Location for drop off: 2450 44th St. SE, Suite 201, Kentwood, MI 49512. Donate what you can!

All donations will be given to Baxter Community Center.

10/30/2025

KERINA STILL HAS OPENINGS! And to be completely honest with you, she is the *most* trustworthy person in the office.

If you have concerns about your child's emotional regulation, coping skills, stress/anxiety, or any other areas of mental health, contact us today to set up a free 15 minute phone consultation with her!

(616)528-0870
hello @ duncanlakespeechtherapy. com

10/29/2025

Halloween should be fun for every child. For children with disabilities or communication differences, Halloween can bring some extra challenges. From sensory overload to communication barriers, there are many ways we can make this spooky season a little more inclusive and a lot more joyful for everyone.

Check out today's blog post for simple, meaningful ways to make your Halloween more accessible and welcoming for everyone 🎃

https://duncanlakespeechtherapy.com/dlst-blog/an-inclusive-halloween/

While inclusive practices are gaining more attention, there are still many everyday activities that exclude certain groups of people—Halloween is no exception. For many, it’s one of the most fun-filled, candy-packed holidays of the year, but it can pose challenges for children with disabilities.

10/29/2025

Tami here!

I am SUPER PUMPED to be a mentor at the 2025 Girl Scout Leadership Conference! I'll be mentoring alongside inspiring women leaders to empower the next generation of Girl Scouts as they grow with courage and confidence.

Anytime I can talk with girls about entrepreneurship and careers in the sciences, I'm all about it. Now I just have to figure out how to do this concisely...

🥰

#616

10/28/2025

If there is one thing we love over here, it's a core board! The folks over at Communication is Key have an amazing set of Halloween core vocabulary supports, and we want to make sure everyone sees them. Please take a look at the link below to download the goodies!

https://www.communicationiskey.org/_files/ugd/d85fe2_8e569a0d83414f76b60353a9e77a1e30.pdf

10/27/2025

Halloween can be magical (and is the preferred holiday for most of the staff here at DLST)! However, not every child experiences it the same way. From sensory overload to communication barriers, a little understanding goes a long way.

Swipe through for a few ways to make this spooky season more inclusive, and check out our latest blog for even more ideas!

10/26/2025

In S1E14 of Talks With Tami, Saffron officially joins the team! We talk about our favorite holidays and, to no one's surprise, everyone's pick was eerily similar. Come check it out!

10/25/2025

Saffron may be tiny, but she has hefty duties to fulfill at the office!

10/24/2025

We are so excited to announce that Lauren is now Orton-Gillingham certified!

We’re proud to share that our SLP, Lauren, is now Orton-Gillingham Certified!

The Orton-Gillingham approach is a structured, multisensory, and evidence-based way to teach reading, writing, and spelling. It’s especially helpful for kids who struggle with literacy or have dyslexia. This certification means Lauren has completed specialized training that helps her support kids with language-based learning differences even more effectively.

We’re so excited to see the impact this will have for our readers and writers here at DLST! If you are interested in learning more about this service, please contact us today!

(616)528-0870
hello @ duncanlakespeechtherapy. com

#616

10/23/2025

At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we lead with our values. Our core values are:

⭐ Diversity, inclusion, representation, and cultural competency should be embraced. All brains are beautiful. Culture is an integral part of who we are as humans. Abilities of all varieties should be celebrated. Here at Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we all strive to unpack our own implicit biases to ensure that this is a safe space for all of our clients.

⭐ A client-centered approach is the best approach. The most important people in our practice are the clients. We believe in meeting clients where they are and affirming who they are. In treatment planning, we take into consideration the whole person, including caretakers and family members, to develop a plan of care that works for everyone.

⭐ Flexible thinking and growth mindset are the key to quality care. At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we pride ourselves in thinking outside of the box. While we always follow best practice, we are comfortable stepping outside of our routine to explore unconsidered or untraditional options. Our team believes in continual growth, and participates in continuing education regularly to better our service delivery.

⭐ Integrity is more than a buzzword - it’s an action. Our practice is guided by ethics and honesty. We always do our best to communicate openly to all of our clients while acting with their best interest in mind. We center our work around this principle, not by the demands of insurance, by our own personal preferences, or the influence of outside sources.

10/22/2025

Do you know the difference between a language difference and a language disorder? At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we believe every voice, accent, and cultural communication style deserves respect.

In today's blog post, we unpack what distinguishes bilingual or dialect-based differences from disorders, and why that distinction matters for children’s development and confidence.

Learn to spot when a child might need support, without confusing natural variation for pathology. Check it out!

https://ow.ly/JnfC50X8vJu

#616