Empowering Communication for Kids in Tigard, Oregon

Who Benefits from Speech And Language Therapy?

For some children, communicating clearly and confidently doesn’t come easily. Whether it’s difficulty forming words, expressing thoughts, or managing feeding challenges, these struggles can impact everyday life. Early intervention is key to helping children build strong communication skills that set the foundation for success.

Tigard is a vibrant, growing city known for its excellent schools, family-friendly parks, and a strong sense of community. Parkwood Clinic offers specialized speech and feeding therapy to families in Tigard and surrounding Portland areas, ensuring that every child has the support they need.

Our Story and Expertise

At Parkwood Clinic, we believe every child deserves the ability to communicate without barriers. Founded by Ashley Rose Carter, M.S., CCC-SLP, our clinic has been dedicated to providing evidence-based, compassionate therapy since 2013. Ashley’s extensive experience across private practice, hospitals, outpatient settings, and public schools inspired her to create a clinic where families could access top-tier pediatric therapy with a personal touch.

Comprehensive Pediatric
Therapy Services

At Parkwood Clinic, we offer a range of services to support children at various stages of their speech and language development:

• Fluency & Stuttering Therapy – Helping children communicate without hesitation or anxiety.
• Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy – Addressing oral function and tongue placement to improve speech and swallowing.
• Early Intervention & Parent Training – Equipping parents with tools to support developmental growth at home.
• Feeding Therapy – Assisting children with sensory sensitivities, oral-motor challenges, and picky eating.
• Augmentative & Alternative Communication (AAC) – Providing alternative communication methods for children with speech difficulties.

Each treatment plan is in line with data-driven strategies, ensuring measurable progress that builds confidence in children both in therapy and in their daily lives.

Our Team’s Expertise
And Certifications

What sets Parkwood Clinic apart is our team’s dedication to excellence. Our clinicians hold advanced certifications and continue to refine their skills through ongoing training in leading therapy techniques:

• 4 Clinicians Certified in PROMPT Therapy – Specializing in motor speech development.
• 8 Clinicians Trained in the SOS Approach to Feeding – Addressing sensory and oral-motor feeding challenges.
• 16 Clinicians Certified by the Get Permission Institute – Experts in responsive feeding techniques.
• 3 Clinicians Trained in Tethered Oral Tissue (TOTs) Intervention – Helping children with tongue tie and related oral function issues.
• 5 Clinicians Certified in Orofacial Myofunctional Therapy (OMT) – Supporting proper breathing, swallowing, and tongue function.
• 3 Certified Autism Specialists – Experienced in speech-language interventions for children on the spectrum.

With a team that is both highly trained and deeply compassionate, we provide therapy that is effective, engaging, and tailored to each child’s needs.