PFG Therapy

04/24/2026

🌸 Fun Speech Activity: Flower Play! 🌼

Bring speech practice into springtime with this easy flower activity:

🌷 Pick a Flower & Talk!
Use real or pretend flowers and have your child:

• Name colors (“red flower,” “yellow flower”)
• Practice sounds (ex: “f” for flower, “b” for bloom)
• Make sentences (“I picked a pink flower”)
• Describe (big/small, soft, pretty)

💡 Make it interactive:
• Hide flowers around the room for a “flower hunt”
• Take turns picking and talking about each one
• Add actions like “smell the flower” or “give it to mom”

Learning through play makes speech practice natural and fun 🌿💛

Save this for a simple spring activity at home!

04/22/2026

🌎 Happy Earth Day! 🌱

Today is a great reminder to care for our planet—and it’s also the perfect opportunity for fun, hands-on learning with your kids! 💚

Try these simple Earth Day activities:

🌼 Go on a nature walk
Talk about what you see, hear, and feel—great for language and sensory skills

🪴 Plant flowers or seeds
Build fine motor skills while learning how things grow

♻️ Sorting game
Practice sorting recyclables (paper, plastic, etc.)

🎨 Nature art
Use leaves, sticks, and flowers to create art

💧 Water play
Use spray bottles or watering cans for hand strength and coordination

Small activities can make a big impact—for both our kids and our planet 🌍💛

Save this for some easy Earth Day fun!

04/21/2026

Summer break = fun, but it can also mean the “summer slide” — a loss of speech, motor, and academic skills. Our latest blog shares playful OT & speech strategies to keep kids engaged and growing all season long. Read practical tips, easy activities, and ways to turn everyday moments into skill-building opportunities: https://wix.to/wM8eLxx

Have a favorite summer activity that supports development? Share it below!

Summer is a time for fun, relaxation, and family—but it can also lead to something called the “summer slide.” This refers to the loss of academic, speech, and motor skills that can happen when children take a break from structured learning.The good news? With a little intention and a lot of pl...

04/20/2026

🧠 What Are Primitive Reflexes?

Primitive reflexes are automatic movements that babies are born with. As children grow, these reflexes should naturally fade and be replaced with more controlled movements.

When they don’t fully integrate, they can sometimes impact:

• Coordination and balance
• Handwriting and fine motor skills
• Attention and focus
• Body awareness
• Emotional regulation

👀 You might notice things like:
• Difficulty sitting still
• Awkward pencil grip
• Clumsiness or frequent tripping
• Trouble with posture

The good news? OT can help support development and integration through targeted activities and movement-based strategies 💪

At PFG Therapy, we’re here to help your child build the skills they need to thrive!

📩 Message us if you have questions or want to learn more www.pfgtherapy.com

04/19/2026

📍 We’re Local, Family Owned & Here for You!

PFG Therapy is proud to serve families right here in our community 💛

Our clinic provides speech and occupational therapy in a warm, supportive environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Being local means we’re not just a clinic—we’re part of your village. We’re here to support your child every step of the way ✨

📍 Conveniently located in Plainfield
📩 Reach out to learn more or schedule a free screening

We can’t wait to connect with you! 😊

04/17/2026

🌱 Fun OT Activity: Gardening for Little Hands! 🌼

Gardening is a great way to build important skills while having fun outdoors!

Try this simple activity with your child:

🪴 Plant & Play
Let your child help dig, scoop, and plant flowers or seeds.

👉 This helps with:
• Fine motor skills (grasping, pinching, scooping)
• Hand strength (digging, squeezing soil)
• Bilateral coordination (using both hands together)
• Sensory exploration (touching dirt, water, textures)

💡 Make it extra fun:
• Use small tools or spoons for scooping
• Spray plants with a water bottle for hand strength
• Practice following directions (“put soil in the pot, then add the seed!”)

Learning + play + a little mess = the best kind of therapy 💛

Save this idea for a sunny day! ☀️🌷

04/15/2026

Social language groups help children build conversation skills, turn-taking, and confidence in a supportive, therapist-led environment. 🗣️✨ Read more about how these groups make a real difference for kids at PFG Therapy: https://wix.to/2wazIl4

04/15/2026

Don’t Let Summer Undo Your Child’s Progress

Did you know kids can lose important skills over the summer when therapy routines stop? This is called the “summer slide.”

For children in speech and occupational therapy, this can look like:
🗣️ Using fewer words or struggling to communicate clearly
✋ Losing confidence with handwriting, self-care, or coordination
💛 Having a harder time with focus, behavior, or regulation

It’s not a setback—it’s just a lack of practice.

The key? Keep things simple and consistent 👇
✨ Talk, read, and play together every day
✨ Encourage independence (getting dressed, helping with tasks)
✨ Build skills into fun activities (games, crafts, outdoor play)

Summer speech and occupational therapy can be a great resource to keep you on track!

Because progress doesn’t have to pause for summer 🌈

815-905-7028, www.pfgtherapy.com, info@pfgtherapy. Reach out today!

04/13/2026

📚 How Can Speech Therapy Help with Reading?

Many people are surprised to learn that speech therapy plays a BIG role in reading success.

Reading isn’t just about seeing words—it’s about understanding and processing language 🧠

🗣️ Speech therapists help build the foundation for reading by working on:
✨ Sound awareness (phonological awareness)
✨ Understanding how sounds connect to letters
✨ Vocabulary and word meanings
✨ Listening and comprehension skills
✨ Sentence structure and storytelling

If a child struggles with:
➡️ Sounding out words
➡️ Understanding what they read
➡️ Following stories or directions

Speech therapy can help strengthen those skills step by step 💡

Early support can make reading easier, more confident, and even enjoyable!

Because strong language skills = strong readers 📖💬

04/12/2026

💛 We Have the Best Clients 💛

At PFG Therapy, we truly feel so lucky to work with the most amazing kids and families every day ✨

Your trust, dedication, and support mean everything to us. Watching your children grow, learn, and succeed is why we do what we do 💫

Thank you for being part of our PFG family—we appreciate you more than you know! 😊

04/10/2026

Hi everyone! 👋

We’re excited to offer FREE speech and occupational therapy screenings at PFG Therapy!

If you’ve noticed concerns with your child’s:
• Speech or language development
• Fine motor skills (handwriting, grasp, etc.)
• Sensory processing or regulation

Our team is here to help guide you and answer your questions. Screenings are a great first step to see if further support might be helpful—no pressure, just support 😊

📍 Located in Plainfield
📞 Call or message us to schedule

04/09/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month — a time to move beyond awareness to understanding, inclusion, and meaningful support. At PFG Therapy we celebrate each child's strengths and partner with families to help them thrive. Read our latest post to learn practical ways to support and celebrate children on the autism spectrum.

https://wix.to/sjOXzTD

April is Autism Acceptance Month—a time to move beyond awareness and focus on understanding, inclusion, and meaningful support for individuals on the autism spectrum.At PFG Therapy, this month is especially important to us. It’s an opportunity to celebrate the unique strengths of each child we w...