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Why Play-Based Therapy Works: The Power of Play in Speech Development

Play-based speech therapy uses fun, everyday play to build language skills. It boosts communication, confidence, and connection in a way kids naturally enjoy.

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Understanding Gestalt Language Processing vs. Natural Language Acquisition: A Guide for Parents

Some kids learn language in chunks (Gestalt Processing), while others build it word by word (Natural Language Acquisition). Knowing the difference helps guide support.

LANGUAGE

What Does Speech Therapy Look Like for a Bilingual Child? A 50/50 Approach with English and Spanish

Bilingual therapy supports both English and Spanish equally, using one language to strengthen the other. It builds skills, honors culture, and empowers families.

LANGUAGE

What Is a Plan of Care in Speech-Language Pathology?

A Plan of Care in speech-language pathology outlines evaluation results, therapy goals, session frequency, and ensures communication between parents and providers.

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How to Support Summarizing Skills: 4 Simple Strategies

Summarizing can be tough for kids with language disorders, but strategies like using story frameworks, visuals, modeling, and big-idea highlighting can help.

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.

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