PFG Therapy

05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Memorial Day 🇺🇸

Today we honor and remember the brave men and women who have served and sacrificed for our country. ❤️🤍💙

In observance of the holiday, our clinic will be closed today. In home patients, will be rescheduled as availability allows. We will resume normal hours on 5/26.

Wishing all of our families a safe and meaningful holiday.

05/23/2026

👂💙 Protect Your Hearing Today for a Healthier Tomorrow! 💙👂

Your hearing health matters at every age. Simple daily habits can help protect your ears and preserve hearing for years to come!

✔️ Lower headphone volume
✔️ Wear hearing protection at concerts or loud events
✔️ Take listening breaks from noisy environments
✔️ Schedule regular hearing screenings

Healthy hearing supports communication, learning, connection, and quality of life. Let’s raise awareness this Better Speech & Hearing Month! 🗣️✨

05/20/2026

👂 What is an Audiologist?

An audiologist is a healthcare professional who specializes in hearing and balance.

They help identify and manage:
• Hearing loss
• Auditory processing challenges
• Tinnitus (ringing in the ears)
• Balance and dizziness concerns

For children, audiologists play an important role in making sure hearing is supporting speech and language development. If a child can’t hear sounds clearly, it can impact how they learn to talk and understand others.

Audiologists can:
• Perform hearing evaluations
• Recommend hearing supports if needed
• Work alongside speech therapists to support communication

If you have concerns about your child’s hearing, getting it checked is an important first step, PFG Therapy can help you identify if an audiology visit is something you or your child needs💙

05/19/2026

May is Better Hearing & Speech Month — a perfect time to check in on your child’s communication and hearing development. Our latest blog explains why early awareness matters, common signs to watch for, and simple steps families can take to support speech and language growth. Read more: https://wix.to/bTpdPdV

Each May, we celebrate Better Hearing and Speech Month (also known as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month)—a time dedicated to raising awareness about communication, hearing, and early intervention.For families, it’s a great opportunity to learn more about how speech and language skills devel...

05/18/2026

✏️ What is Written Language?

Written language is how we read, write, and express ideas on paper—and it’s a key part of school success.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) don’t just work on talking—they also support written language skills, including:
• Understanding what we read (reading comprehension)
• Organizing thoughts into sentences and stories
• Grammar, vocabulary, and sentence structure
• Spelling and early writing skills

If a child has difficulty with spoken language, it can often impact how they read and write too.

That’s where speech therapy can help—by building a strong language foundation that supports both spoken and written communication.

If your child struggles with reading, writing, or expressing their ideas, we’re here to help. 💙

05/17/2026

🎓✨ Congratulations to our Graduate Clinician SLP Student from Lewis University, Miss Nicole! ✨🎓

We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see the impact you will make as you continue in the field of Speech-Language Pathology. Your future is bright, and so many lives will be better because of your care and commitment. PFG Therapy is honored to part of your journey!

Congratulations on this amazing achievement — the best is yet to come! ❤️🗣️🎉

05/16/2026

💚 Mental Health Awareness Month 💚

Mental health and daily life are deeply connected—and that’s where occupational therapy comes in.

OT supports the skills we use every day to function, connect, and feel regulated. From managing sensory input to building routines, communication, and coping strategies, these everyday skills play a powerful role in our overall mental wellness.

This month, we’re highlighting how OT can support mental health by helping individuals:
🧠 Develop self-regulation and coping tools
👐 Understand and respond to sensory needs
🗣️ Build communication and social confidence
🌱 Create routines that support balance and well-being

Mental health isn’t just about how we feel—it’s about how we live, engage, and participate in the world around us.

Support can look like small, meaningful changes that make everyday life feel more manageable 💛

You don’t have to do it alone.

05/14/2026

Noticing your child sticking their tongue out when they swallow or speak? 👅

It could be something called a tongue thrust—and it’s more common than you might think.

Tongue thrust can impact:
• Speech sounds (like /s/, /z/, “sh,” “ch”)
• Swallowing patterns
• Dental alignment and orthodontic outcomes

The good news? Speech therapy can help.

Speech-language pathologists (SLPs) use targeted exercises and techniques (often called myofunctional therapy) to:
• Improve tongue placement
• Support proper swallowing patterns
• Strengthen oral muscles
• Enhance speech clarity

Early support can make a big difference—not just for speech, but for long-term oral development.

Have questions or concerns? We’re here to help guide you every step of the way.

05/13/2026

Playgrounds are more than play — they’re powerful learning spaces for developing strength, coordination, balance, and confidence. From swings to climbing structures, every activity supports gross and fine motor skills while boosting social and emotional growth. Read more about how outdoor play helps your child thrive: https://wix.to/DgWsdHi

Playgrounds might look like simple places for fun, but they are actually one of the best environments for supporting your child’s motor development. From climbing structures to swings and slides, every piece of equipment offers opportunities for children to build strength, coordination, and confid...

05/11/2026

Is your child constantly on the move—or avoiding movement altogether? 🤸

Balance is a key part of your child’s development, and it plays a bigger role than you might think. From walking on uneven surfaces to sitting upright in a chair, balance helps children feel steady, confident, and in control of their bodies.

When balance is challenging, you might notice:
• Frequent falls or clumsiness
• Trouble navigating playground equipment
• Difficulty sitting still or staying upright
• Avoidance of swings, climbing, or jumping

That’s where occupational therapy comes in.

OT helps children build balance through fun, play-based activities that strengthen the body, improve coordination, and support the sensory systems (like the vestibular system) that keep us steady.

At our clinic, we focus on helping kids feel confident in their movements—so they can play, learn, and explore their world with ease.

Have questions about your child’s balance? We’re here to help.