Emily Duerr M.S., CCC-SLP

Speech-Language Pathologist

About Me

I enjoy working with individuals with myofunctional disorders, feeding challenges, and cognitive communication and executive functioning deficits. I am especially passionate about supporting Autistic individuals, including gestalt language processors, and their families. My goal is to help build self-advocacy skills and foster greater independence by honoring each person's preferred method of communication.

I was drawn to Parkwood because of its strong sense of community, collaborative culture, and commitment to evidence-based care. I value the opportunity to continuously learn and grow as a clinician so I can provide child-led, strengths-based therapy that helps every child reach their full potential.

Outside of work, I enjoy spending time with my husband and our two young children. As a family, we love being outdoors, attending or playing sporting events, and taking our two basset hounds on walks.

Specialties

Specializes in the assessment and treatment of myofunctional disorders, feeding challenges, cognitive communication, and executive functioning deficits. She is especially passionate about supporting Autistic individuals, including gestalt language processors, and their families through strengths-based, child-led care. Her approach focuses on fostering self-advocacy, building independence, and honoring each individual's preferred method of communication.

Education

Pacific University: M.S., Speech Language Pathology 2021
Pacific University: B.S., Sociology, Minor in Communication Sciences & Disorders Class of 2017

Trainings/Certifications

ASHA certified, Oregon & Washington State SLP licenses, Kristie Gatto: The Orofacial Complex (2026), Get Permission Approach to Anxious Eaters, Anxious Mealtimes (2026), Foundational Skills First: Perception & Attention in Gestalt Language Processors (2026), Natural Language Acquisition in Autism: Echolalia To Self-Generated Language Level (Treatment) Level 2 (2023), Executive Functioning Practicum: Attention Certificate (2023), Meaningful Speech course on Gestalt Language Processing, Echolalia and Natural Language Acquisition (NLA) (2021)

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