Prairie Grit Therapy

02/20/2026

Speech therapy plays a critical role in literacy development.

Miss Cassidy uses evidence-based approaches, including Spell-Links, to help children strengthen the connections between spoken and written language.

We currently have immediate openings for pediatric speech therapy.

02/19/2026

For a long time, Prairie Grit Therapy was known for helping kids grow stronger.

That hasn’t changed.
But it’s not the whole story anymore.

We now treat adults and sports injuries, too.

That ACL tear.
That knee surgery.
That shoulder that never quite healed right.
That dizziness when you roll out of bed.
That balance that isn’t what it used to be.

Physical therapy isn’t just about recovery. It’s about getting back to doing what you want without thinking twice about it.

Same team. Same approach. Just more people we can help.

02/19/2026

Adaptive Soccer returns this spring,
Registration is now open for adaptive soccer with Minot Soccer Association.
Mondays and Thursday starting May 18.
https://www.prairiegritsports.com/pgasports/adaptive-soccer?rq=soccer

02/19/2026

The Prairie Grit Scholarship exists to support the next chapter of those who live the mission.

Whether you’ve competed, volunteered, or helped lead, this scholarship helps cover college, university, or vocational education as you continue building your future. 

This opportunity is open to Prairie Grit athletes, volunteers, and staff who are graduating seniors or currently enrolled in higher education and have given at least 20 hours of service. 

Application deadline: March 15

Apply here:
https://www.prairiegritsports.com/scholarship

02/13/2026

Yes. We’re open on Presidents’ Day.

02/13/2026

Communication isn’t one-size-fits-all.
Our speech team helps children build communication skills in the ways that work best for them.

We currently have immediate openings for pediatric speech therapy.

02/12/2026

🌱 Tiny Gritters Summer Preschool

Tiny Gritters is designed for children ages 3 to 5 who aren’t quite ready for a a preschool setting but still benefit from learning, play, and peer interaction.

This program offers:
✳️Smaller group sizes and extra adult support
👉Flexible routines with time for regulation and transitions
🛝Play-based learning without pressure or comparison
🌟A safe, supportive environment to build confidence and independence

Same as preschool just a different pace.
Tiny Gritters meets kids where they are and helps them grow forward.

Shoot us a DM.

02/12/2026

Welcome, Katie, to Prairie Grit Therapy!

Katie is a second-year Speech-Language Pathology graduate student at the University of North Dakota and is completing her second clinical placement with our team this semester. She is on track to graduate in May 2026.

Katie is passionate about helping kids find their voice and build confidence in themselves. She brings a thoughtful, caring approach and is excited to learn from our therapists while supporting the children and families we serve.

Originally from Bemidji, Minnesota, Katie enjoys being outdoors, staying active, spending time with friends and family, and reading when she’s not in the clinic or focused on her studies.

If you see Katie around the clinic, be sure to say hello!

02/12/2026

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🎓 Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports Scholarship

If Prairie Grit has been part of your journey (as a participant, volunteer, or staff member) this scholarship was created for you.

We’re awarding an annual education scholarship to support graduating seniors or current college/vo-tech students who have:

👉Been involved with Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports
🌟Completed at least 20 volunteer hours
🧡A clear vision for what’s next

This scholarship honors commitment, service, and growth, on and off the field.

Application deadline: March 15 at 5:00 PM

https://www.prairiegritsports.com/scholarship

02/10/2026

🚨 important thing alert 🚨

Sibshops is for the kids who don’t always get the spotlight.
A space just for siblings.
Registration is open.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1617337001509?aff=oddtdtcreator

02/06/2026

First words usually aren’t random.
They come from what matters most in your child’s daily life.

Familiar people like mama, dada, nana, or papa.
Simple requests like up, go, milk, or water.
Objects your child touches, grabs, or reaches for again and again.

These words are practical.
They’re meaningful.
And they’re connected to real experiences.

One of the best things you can do as a parent is to label what’s happening in the moment.

If your child reaches for a ball, say “ball.”
If they want a drink, model “milk.”
If they lift their arms, pair it with the word “up.”

Keep language simple and tied to what your child is experiencing right now.
Speech doesn’t grow through drills.
It grows through connection, repetition, and everyday moments.

If you pay attention to what your child reaches for, you’re often looking at their next words.

02/05/2026

When everything changes at once, anxiety doesn’t always show up as words.
Kids rarely say “I’m anxious.” They show us instead.

You might notice:
• More meltdowns
• Avoidance or shutdown
• Big reactions to small things
• Trouble moving forward when routines change

That’s not misbehavior. It’s anxiety layered with sensory overload.

What helps:
• Naming what you see (“This feels like a lot right now”)
• Putting language to the feeling so it’s not scary or unknown
• Letting kids know you believe they can handle it
• Modeling problem-solving and asking for help
• Reminding them they’re not alone during big changes

Confidence grows when kids feel supported, not pushed through anxiety.

Not Naughty. Just sensory.