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McKenzie Abudakar

M.S., CF-SLP, Clinician, Speech-Language Pathologist

Education:

Bachelor of Science in Communication Disorders & Sciences, University of Oregon
Master of Science in Speech and Hearing Sciences, Portland State University

Trainings/Certifications:

Get Permission Approach to Feeding (The Cycle of Effective Feeding Therapy and Parent Participation in Responsive Feeding Therapy), PROMPT (Prompts for Restructuring Oral Muscular Targets) (Projected 2025).

Specialties:

McKenzie enjoys assessing and treating fluency, articulation, early intervention, AAC (augmentative and alternative communication), expressive/receptive language, and social communication.

About McKenzie:

McKenzie joined the Parkwood team in 2024. McKenzie grew up in Portland and has spent many years working with children as a paraeducator and in childcare. She gained valuable clinical experience during her graduate studies, completing a clinical placement in the private practice setting, gaining experience working with fluency, articulation, and AAC (augmentative and alternative communication). Additionally, McKenzie worked at a local high school, working closely to support pragmatic language and developmental language disorders.

In her research, McKenzie focused on the efficacy of self-disclosure statements for individuals who stutter in Spanish. She holds a certificate in a bilingual concentration, specializing in the treatment and assessment of bilingual clients.

Outside of work, McKenzie is a certified yoga instructor and enjoys hiking with her dog, cooking new foods, and traveling to different countries!

About Parkwood Clinic

Parkwood Clinic is a pediatric private practice that provides individualized, evidence-based, and family-centered speech and language services.

Blogs

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.

Understanding Bilingual Language Assessments in Speech-Language Pathology: Why They Matter

Bilingual assessments help SLPs avoid misdiagnosis by evaluating communication skills in all languages spoken, ensuring accurate and culturally fair care.

Understanding Individualized Education Plans (IEPs): A Guide for Parents and Educators

February 6, 2025

Understanding what an IEP is and how it works can be an essential step in ensuring that your child receives the support they need to thrive academically and socially.

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