Helping Children Find Their Voice in West Linn, Oregon

Who Needs Speech and Language Therapy?

Communication is at the heart of everything we do. But for some children, speaking, understanding, or even eating can be a challenge. Speech and language disorders can impact confidence, social interactions, and academic success. Whether your child has difficulty with fluency, articulation, feeding, or using words effectively, early intervention can make all the difference.

West Linn, known for its family-friendly community, excellent schools, and scenic parks, is a place where children should feel empowered to express themselves. Parkwood Clinic is proud to bring high-quality speech therapy, feeding therapy, and myofunctional therapy to families in West Linn and surrounding Portland areas.

Our Expertise and Story

Parkwood Clinic was founded with one mission: to remove barriers to high-quality speech and language therapy for children.

Ashley Rose Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP, established Parkwood Clinic in 2013 after witnessing firsthand the struggles families face in finding skilled intervention. With over a decade of experience in private practice, hospital, outpatient, early intervention, and school-based settings, she built a clinic focused on evidence-based therapy, family collaboration, and lasting results.

Comprehensive Therapy Services

At Parkwood Clinic, we take a personalized, data-driven approach to help children develop essential speech, language, and feeding skills. Our services include:

• Fluency & Stuttering Therapy – Helping children speak freely and confidently without hesitation.
• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – Correcting oral function, breathing, and swallowing patterns.
• Early Intervention & Parent Training – Providing families with tools to support their child’s development at home.
• Feeding Therapy – Addressing oral-motor challenges, picky eating, and sensory sensitivities.
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) – Introducing communication tools for nonverbal children.
• Teletherapy Services – Offering expert speech and language therapy virtually for flexible access.

Our Credentials And Expertise

Parkwood Clinic is led by a highly skilled team of certified speech-language pathologists who specialize in a variety of advanced therapy techniques. Our team’s expertise includes:

• 4 Clinicians Certified in PROMPT Therapy – Improving motor speech coordination and articulation.
• 8 Clinicians Trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding – Supporting 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 – Addressing tongue tie and related oral issues.
• 5 Clinicians Certified in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) – Enhancing swallowing, breathing, and muscle function.
• 3 Certified Autism Specialists – Providing targeted therapy for children with autism spectrum disorders.

We use a collaborative, play-based approach, ensuring every child feels supported, encouraged, and excited to communicate.