PFG Therapy

11/11/2025

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When parents hear the words speech therapy, they often think about helping a child say sounds more clearly — like turning “wabbit” into “rabbit.”But speech therapy supports so much more than just pronunciation. In fact, it lays many of the foundation skills for literacy — reading, spelli...

11/11/2025

🧩 Free Developmental Screenings at PFG Therapy! 🌈

Are you wondering if your child is meeting their milestones? 🤔
We’re offering FREE Occupational and Speech Therapy screenings for children ages 0–5!
Our therapists will check key skills like:
✨ Fine motor coordination
✨ Sensory processing
✨ Speech clarity
✨ Language development
✨ Play and social interaction
These short, friendly screenings help identify strengths and any areas where your little one may benefit from early support 💕

📅 Reserve your spot today!
📍PFG Therapy, 24037 W. Oak St. Plainfield, IL 60544
📞 Call 815-905-7028, email info@pfgtherapy.comor message us to schedule your free spot!

11/09/2025

📚✨ November is National Family Literacy Month! ✨📚

At PFG Therapy, we believe that reading together builds more than literacy — it builds connection, communication, and confidence. 💬❤️

Family literacy is about so much more than books — it’s about the moments we share:

👶 Reading bedtime stories with silly voices
🧒 Talking about pictures and predicting what happens next
👨‍👩‍👧 Turning everyday routines into opportunities for language and learning
When families read, talk, and play together, children strengthen:
✅ Vocabulary and comprehension
✅ Listening and attention skills
✅ Fine motor skills (like turning pages and pointing)
✅ Emotional bonds and imagination

This month, we encourage all families to make literacy part of your daily life! Try these simple ideas:
📖 Read one book together each day
📝 Let your child “read” to you — retelling stories in their own words
🎶 Sing songs, rhyme, and play with sounds
🏷 Label objects around the house for fun word practice
Every story shared is a step toward lifelong learning and communication. 🌟

11/08/2025

🌟 Come Meet Us at the Early Learners Expo! 🌟

We’re excited to be part of the Early Learners Expo tomorrow Saturday 11/8 10:00-12:00! Come say hi, learn more about what we do, and connect with others in our community.

📍 Where: Plainfield Community Library
🗓️ When: TOMORROW 11/8/25 10:00-12:00
💬 What: We’ll be sharing resources, answering questions, and offering a fun activity for all ages!

We love getting to know our neighbors and sharing what makes our community special — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

https://plainfieldpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/early-learners-expopreschoolers-resource-fair-82368

11/07/2025

🍁 Fall Finger Play Fun! 🍁
Finger plays are such a playful way to build early speech and language skills — and fall is the perfect time for some cozy, seasonal fun!
Try this one with your little ones:
🍂 “Five Little Leaves” 🍂
(Finger Play)
Five little leaves so bright and gay,
Dancing in the breeze one autumn day 🍁
The wind came blowing—whooosh!—around and around,
And one little leaf fell to the ground! 🍂
(Repeat down from 4 to 1!)
🗣️ SLP Tip: Finger plays like this help develop:
✨ Vocabulary (fall-themed words: leaf, wind, breeze)
✨ Counting and sequencing skills
✨ Listening and memory
✨ Rhythmic speech and early phonological awareness
✨ Fine motor coordination through finger movements
They’re simple, fun, and a great way to connect language and movement — key for early learning! 🍂

11/05/2025

🧠 What Is Executive Functioning — and How Can SLPs & OTs Help?
Executive functioning is like the brain’s “control center.” It helps us plan, focus, remember information, and manage emotions and actions to reach goals.
These skills include things like:
✨ Organizing and planning ahead
✨ Remembering steps in a task
✨ Managing time and attention
✨ Controlling impulses and emotions
✨ Flexibly adapting when things change
When executive functioning is challenging, daily tasks — like getting ready for school, following directions, or finishing homework — can feel overwhelming.
That’s where Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) and Occupational Therapists (OTs) come in!
🗣️ SLPs help strengthen attention, working memory, problem-solving, and communication — all key parts of executive functioning.
👐 OTs focus on sensory processing, regulation, and practical organization skills that make routines smoother and more independent.
💡 Together, they support children (and adults!) in building the skills needed to plan, focus, and thrive every day.
Small changes and consistent strategies can make a big difference! 💫

11/04/2025

At PFG Therapy, we believe in supporting every child to reach their full potential! 🌟 That's why we offer free screenings for Speech and Occupational Therapy. Early identification can make a world of difference in overcoming developmental challenges! 🗣️🙌 Check out how our free screenings help kids thrive! Learn more here: https://wix.to/j4O9n0L

At PFG Therapy, our mission is simple — to help every child reach their full potential in communication, learning, and daily life. One of the ways we make that possible is by offering free screenings for Speech Therapy (ST) and Occupational Therapy (OT).You might wonder — why free? Here’s why ...

11/03/2025

🌟 Monday Mention: Meet Bailey Penning: Our Amazing SLP! 🌟

This week, we’re shining the spotlight on Miss Bailey, one of our incredible Speech-Language Pathologists here at PFG Therapy! 💬✨

Bailey brings compassion, creativity, and expertise to every session — helping clients build confidence and communication skills that last a lifetime. Whether it’s supporting early language development, social communication, or speech clarity, Bailey tailors every session to meet each client’s unique needs.

When asked what she loves most about being an SLP, Bailey shared:
"The opportunity to build meaningful connections with parents and their families. Getting to be a a part of someone reaching their goals and hard work, is incredibly rewarding!” 💖

Outside of the clinic, you might find Bailey reading, baking teats and being outside as much as possible!

We’re so lucky to have Bailey as part of our PFG Therapy family — thank you for all that you do to make communication possible! 💬🌈

11/02/2025

🌟 Come Meet Us at the Early Learners Expo! 🌟
We’re excited to be part of the Early Learners Expo this Saturday11/8 10:00-12:00! Come say hi, learn more about what we do, and connect with others in our community.

📍 Where: Plainfield Community Library
🗓️ When: 11/8/25 10:00-12:00
💬 What: We’ll be sharing resources, answering questions, and offering a fun activity for all ages!

We love getting to know our neighbors and sharing what makes our community special — we can’t wait to see you there! ❤️

https://plainfieldpubliclibrary.librarymarket.com/event/early-learners-expopreschoolers-resource-fair-82368

10/31/2025

🎃 Happy Halloween from Your Favorite OT & Speech Team! 👻

Wishing all our amazing clients and families a spooktacular day filled with fun, laughter, and maybe a few (healthy) treats! 🍬

At our clinic, we love using play and creativity — even holiday fun — to build important skills in communication, motor coordination, and sensory regulation. 💬💪

Whether you’re working on fine motor skills carving pumpkins 🎃 or practicing speech sounds while saying “trick or treat!” 🍭 — remember, learning happens everywhere!

Stay safe, have fun, and don’t forget to show off those awesome costumes! 🧡🕸️

🧠💬 From all of us at PFG Therapy— Happy Halloween!

10/29/2025

🧍‍♀️ Posture & Core Strength: The Foundation of Function! 💪

Did you know your posture and core strength play a huge role in everyday activities — from sitting at your desk to lifting groceries or playing with your kids?

In occupational therapy, we focus on building strong core muscles to support better posture, stability, and movement efficiency. A strong core helps:
✨ Reduce back and neck pain
✨ Improve balance and coordination
✨ Support fine motor control (yes — even handwriting!)
✨ Increase energy and focus throughout the day

Try this: Sit tall, engage your core, roll your shoulders back, and take a deep breath. Feel the difference? Small changes can make a big impact!

Let’s strengthen from the inside out — your posture will thank you. 🙌 PFG Therapy can help!

10/28/2025

This Halloween, let's make sure that every child feels included! 🎃✨ Our blog post outlines simple tips for inclusive trick-or-treating, so all the little ones can enjoy the festivities. Check it out: https://wix.to/Ucc9MeR

Halloween is an exciting time for many children — costumes, decorations, and candy galore! But for some kids, especially those with sensory sensitivities, communication differences, or motor challenges, the holiday can be overwhelming.As an occupational therapy and speech therapy clinic, we believ...