Helping Children Communicate with Confidence in Sherwood, Oregon

Who Needs Speech and Language Therapy?

Children who experience challenges with speaking, understanding, or feeding may struggle in school, social settings, and everyday life. Difficulties in fluency, articulation, and communication development can impact confidence and self-expression. With the right therapy, children can strengthen their ability to communicate and thrive in their environment.

Sherwood is a charming, family-friendly community known for its excellent schools, beautiful parks, and strong sense of togetherness. Parkwood Clinic is proud to extend high-quality speech, language, and feeding therapy to families in Sherwood and the surrounding Portland metro area, helping children reach their full potential.

Our Story and Expertise

At Parkwood Clinic, we believe every child deserves the ability to communicate without barriers. Founded by Ashley Rose Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP, our clinic has been dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate therapy since 2013. Ashley’s extensive experience across private practice, hospitals, outpatient settings, and public schools inspired her to create a clinic where families could access top-tier pediatric therapy with a personal touch.

Comprehensive Therapy Services

At Parkwood Clinic, we offer specialized therapy services tailored to your child’s unique needs:

• Fluency & Stuttering Therapy – Helping children speak with ease and confidence.
• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – Correcting oral function, breathing, and swallowing patterns for improved speech and feeding.
• Early Intervention & Parent Training – Equipping families with strategies to support speech and language development at home.
• Feeding Therapy – Addressing oral-motor challenges, sensory sensitivities, and picky eating.
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) – Providing nonverbal children with tools to express themselves.

At Parkwood Clinic, we offer specialized therapy services tailored to your child’s unique needs:

Our Credentials And Expertise

Parkwood Clinic’s team consists of highly trained speech-language pathologists dedicated to delivering effective, compassionate care. Our specialists hold advanced certifications in various therapy techniques, including:

• 4 Clinicians Certified in PROMPT Therapy – Enhancing speech coordination and articulation.
• 8 Clinicians Trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding – Addressing sensory-based feeding challenges.
• 16 Clinicians Certified by the Get Permission Institute – Experts in responsive feeding therapy.
• 3 Clinicians Trained in Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs) Intervention – Supporting oral function and tongue placement.
• 5 Clinicians Certified in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) – Improving breathing, swallowing, and oral muscle function.
• 3 Certified Autism Specialists – Providing specialized speech-language therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders.

Our approach is rooted in ongoing education, evidence-based practice, and a commitment to your child’s success.