Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, LLC

04/22/2026

Big news over here at DLST and Stomping Grounds Play Café! We are officially united as a team from now until 2028 (though in spirit, we are united forever)!

Stomping Grounds Play Café will continue to have morning play sessions from 9-12 Monday-Friday. Duncan Lake Speech Therapy will provide speech and mental health services at Stomping Grounds from 9-5 Monday-Friday as well! And...maybe we have something else cooking up too. Therapy sessions in the afternoon will include access to the play area!

Contact us today if you’re interested in receiving services at our location at Stomping Grounds!

04/22/2026

Happy Administrative Professionals Day to our clinic assistant, Casie, and our office manager, Emily!

This place wouldn't run without the two of you! We are so lucky to have you here. ❤️ We're sending vibes for a slow day!*

*I may have just cursed you and I apologize. 🫢

04/21/2026

We return from an accidental social media hiatus to let you all know that we are hosting our 3rd Rock the Grounds!

Come dance, play, and party at our Spring Into Spring Rock the Grounds!

We are so excited to partner with our friends at Stomping Grounds Play Café again to bring you this event! It’s not your average Friday evening. You know, think lights, bubbles, music, and high-energy fun designed just for kids (and their grownups too!).

Tickets include 2 hours of dancing and fun, pizza and a drink for the kids (and their grown ups). Plus, we have great vendors!

📅 Friday, May 1, 2026; 5-7PM
📍 Stomping Grounds Play Café
🎟️ $25 per child, $10 per adult, $15 per additional sibling

There are only 20 spots available, so don’t miss out! Use the QR code or the link in the comments to get your tickets today!

04/11/2026

It's National Pet Day! At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we loooooove animals. So, here's some of the pets of our staff!

04/10/2026

FUN FACT FRIDAY

It's National Siblings Day, so let's talk twin talk!

Cryptophasia is when twins or close siblings develop their own “secret language." It’s estimated to happen in up to about 50% of twins. It’s can be a part of early language development and usually fades as kids are exposed to more language from others.

04/09/2026

We can't believe it, but summer scheduling has already started here at DLST! 😱

If you're looking for mental health and/or speech support this summer, contact us today! We already have folks inquiring about this, so give us a call soon to make sure you're on the schedule!

(616)528-0870
hello @ duncanlakespeechtherapy. com

03/31/2026

Today is Trans Day of Visibility.

This day is about celebrating transgender and nonbinary people, their lives, their identities, and their contributions to our communities. It is also a reminder that visibility is not the same as safety, and that support matters every day, not just today.

At Duncan Lake Speech Therapy, we are committed to providing affirming, respectful care for transgender and gender diverse clients, including gender-affirming voice services.

03/27/2026

FUN FACT FRIDAY!

Did you know that when you read about someone running, your brain activates the same motor regions it would use if you were moving? Your brain simulates the action, the sights, even the sensations described in the story. That’s one reason reading supports comprehension, empathy, and deeper language development!

03/26/2026

At DLST, we are proud to offer a variety of pediatric services for both speech and mental health therapy! So, if you've been looking for support for your child, now's the time to contact us. :)

(616)528-0870
hello @ duncanlakespeechtherapy. com

03/25/2026

Happiest of birthdays to our Katelyn! May your day be filled with quiet! If not that, we hope you win a tropical vacation. ❤️

03/24/2026

“Just wait and see.”
“They’ll talk when they’re ready!"
“My grandma didn’t talk until she were six and she turned out fine!”

Parents with concerns about their child’s speech and language hear advice like this all the time. It’s usually well-meaning, but it can sometimes delay getting support. In this blog post, we talk about common advice parents hear and why trusting your instincts matters! Come check it out!

Well-meaning loved ones dole out advice, often as a means of squashing panic. Today, we're going to talk about some of these myths and why they're myths.

03/23/2026

Parents hear a lot of advice about speech and language development. Some of it can be helpful, and some of it...not so much.

Over the years, we’ve heard many of the same myths repeated over and over again, usually with the best intentions. However, these ideas can sometimes delay getting children the support they need.

Take a look through this graphic to see a few common myths we hear about speech and language development. If something here sounds familiar and you’ve been wondering about your child’s communication, trust your instincts. A speech-language pathologist can help you sort through what’s typical, what might need support, and what next steps could look like!