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Early Literacy: Phonological Awareness

Phonological awareness helps kids hear and play with sounds in words—a key step toward reading. Skills like rhyming, blending, and segmenting build strong literacy foundations.

Make it Fun: How to “Gamify” Speech Sound Home Practice

Make speech sound practice fun by turning it into a game! Use toys, obstacle courses, snack time, or catch to build skills playfully. Keep it short, silly, and positive!

Boosting Your Child’s Speech: Understanding Intelligibility Strategies

Intelligibility is how well a child is understood when speaking. Using strategies like slowing speech, over-articulating, and pausing can boost clarity and confidence.

ACTIVITIES

Talk, Play, Move: The Power of Movement in Speech Therapy

Movement in speech therapy boosts brain connections, focus, and motivation. Simple physical activities like dancing or playing can enhance speech and make learning fun.

FEEDING

Reducing Mealtime Stress for Sensory Feeders

Mealtimes can be tough for sensory-sensitive children. Creating a calm routine, introducing foods slowly, and using positive reinforcement can ease stress and build comfort.

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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