March 17, 2025
Nasal breathing supports health, speech, sleep, and facial development. Correcting mouth breathing through therapy improves breathing patterns and well-being.
March 13, 2025
Social stories aid kids with communication challenges in new experiences. They use simple language & visuals to reduce anxiety, set expectations, & build skills.
March 13, 2025
Help kids with language disorders summarize by: previewing, chunking text, using visuals, paraphrasing, and practicing. Summarizing boosts comprehension and confidence.
March 13, 2025
Word retrieval (finding words) & language organization (structuring them) are vital for clear communication. They impact social, academic, & professional success.
March 13, 2025
Park play boosts language! Use 1-2 word phrases like "Up swing" or "Run fast." Repeat often, follow their lead, and model actions like sliding and throwing.
Hello there! Welcome to Parkwood Speech & Language Therapy in Portland. We help young people grow in their speech, language, and social communication! Located in SW Portland and Bridgeport.