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Understanding Velopharyngeal Dysfunction: What Parents Need to Know

VPD can happen for different reasons, including structural differences, muscle weakness, or learned speech patterns. Understanding the type of VPD your child has is key to finding the right treatment, whether that’s speech therapy, surgery, or a combination of both.

The Benefits of Wait Time in Early Learning Intervention

Ashley Rose Carter

Wait time refers to the brief pause a therapist or parent gives after asking a question or prompting a child.

Everyday Language Learning: Bath Time

Here are some tips to build vocabulary, encourage communication, and strengthen language comprehension—all while splashing in the tub!

Understanding Social Pragmatic Communication: Why It's Important and 5 Ways to Support It at Home

February 25, 2025

Ashley Rose Carter

Social Pragmatic Communication refers to how we use language in social situations, including understanding and following social rules, interpreting non-verbal cues, and using appropriate expressions based on the context and environment.

What to Expect at a Speech Therapy Initial Evaluation

February 21, 2025

An initial evaluation is a crucial part of the process, as it helps the speech-language pathologist understand your unique needs and create a personalized treatment plan.

What Is Receptive Language?

February 21, 2025

Receptive language is the ability to understand and process the language that we hear, read, or see. It involves comprehending words, sentences, and conversations.

Hello there! Welcome to Parkwood Speech & Language Therapy in Portland. We help young people grow in their in speech, language, and social communication! Located in SW Portland and Bridgeport.

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