Ashley Glover-Franz- Speech Therapist, Whitefish Montana

“When you or your loved one experiences changes to your communication, cognition or swallowing,  it has the potential to negatively impact every single daily interaction and activity. Speech Language Pathologists are specifically trained to lessen this burden, instill hope and utilize evidence based tools to enrich your relationships and daily activities.

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Ashley Glover Franz

MS CCC-SLP

Education: BS - Communication Sciences and Disorders University of Montana with minors in Gerontology and Psychology at the University of Montana; MS Speech Language Pathology at the University of Oregon.


Continuing Education:  

  • Continuing Education (Pediatrics): Trained in S.O.S. Sequential Oral Sensory Feeding Approach for Children with Feeding Difficulties, Trained in 360-decree thinking approach for social cognition and executive functioning deficits

  • Continuing Education (Adults): Certified SPEAK OUT! and LOUD Crowd Provider for Parkinson's, Registered MBSImP Clinician, An Evidenced Based Protocol To Standardize Dysphagia, Dementia Care Practitioner, Successfully obtained insurance-funded Alternative and Augmentative Communication (AAC) devices for patients, Trismus therapy following head and neck cancer or trauma


Areas of Specialization: Pediatrics (autism, apraxia, late talking/expressive language delay, evaluation and use of alternative and augmentative communication supports), adults (neurological disorders - acquired brain injuries, dementia, Parkinson's, ALS)

Hobbies: Baking, Skiing, Hiking, Traveling

  • Our speech specialist, Ashley Glover Franz is simply AMAZING!

    Our speech specialist, Ashley Glover Franz is simply amazing. In the 2 months our son has been seen, he went from saying ​1 word to 3+ words and his pronunciation is clear. I love watching him interact and get excited to learn. By utilizing their service twice a week, for the last 2 months, it has made a tremendous effect on my son’s communication skills. Family and friends have also commended me because they see such an improvement also with his behavior. I went from being scared and unsure of this experience to feeling so blessed and satisfied. I will refer anyone to this clinic and advocate for families with speech delay and hope my testimony will help others get outside of their comfort zone and make the step to help their child or loved one succeed. It’s never too early whether they need it a little or a lot of speech assistance is a tool to help us learn how to communicate effectively with others.

    ​Thank you for everything you’re doing for our little guy and everything you continue to do for this community. I’ll always be forever grateful." ~ Grilley Family ​

  • It was one of the best decisions we made

    When Jordana had her accident resulting in a TBI in November 2019 it was devasting. After having her in out-of-state rehabilitation for 7 months I was apprehensive that she might not be receiving the same level of therapy like she received in a larger city. Unable to find a pediatric-specific therapy center, we choose Whitefish Sport Therapy because it was close by. It was one of the best decisions we made. When we first arrived Jordana had just barely started walking on her own and had apraxia. With the help of these AMAZING therapists, Jordana now speaks and moves around independently. I am extremely grateful for all of their hard work and dedication. They truly care. It has made a world of difference in Jordana and her family's lives.

    -Vo Hubble

  • Ashley Franz has Been Exceptional

    Ashley Franz has been exceptional in assisting my son, Ace, with his speech therapy. Her skill set speaks volumes & we are so thankful for all that she has done to help Ace. He now can fully speak without any struggle and converses with such confidence, all in part to Ashley. We are forever thankful we found her! 10/10 would recommend to anyone looking for a great speech therapist!

    Kaitlyn