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Why I Keep Sour Candy at My Desk

October 5, 2026

By Abby Davis, MS OTR/L

Say It Your Way: Creative AAC Personalization Ideas

September 1, 2026

By Taylor Coyle, M.A., CCC-SLP

Part 3: Potty Training: Pelvic PT vs. OT…What does my child need?

August 17, 2026

By Hayden Migneault, DPT

Part 2: I think my child needs pelvic floor therapy, now what?

August 10, 2026

By Hayden Migneault, DPT

Part 1: What is Pelvic PT and When is it needed?

August 3, 2026

By Hayden Migneault, DPT

When picky eating is more than just being a picky eater

July 1, 2026

By Mallory Goettl, MS OTR/L

The Power of Coloring

June 1, 2026

Coloring is more than just a fun activity, it is a powerful tool therapists use to help children build important developmental skills while keeping therapy engaging and playful. Coloring can support communication, movement, coordination, focus, and creativity all at the same time. Best of all, children often do not even realize how much they are learning because they are having fun! We recently hosted a coloring contest in our clinics, and the kiddos had so much fun showing their creativity! At the end of this post, we've included two coloring page designs that you can download, print, and color at home or on the go!

Summer Activities for Language Development

June 1, 2026

By Emily Benningfield, SLP

The Power of Pretend Play

May 1, 2026

By Alyssa Turner, OTR/L

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We are so proud of this little guy’s progress! 🥹✨He’s been working hard with PT Mrs. Jenelle and is now standing up on his own, walking on his own, and making big strides towards those PT goals! 💪🐷 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Learning to listen, understand, and follow directions with ST Mrs. Maridith! 🗣️✨During this session, this friend is working on listening skills, identifying and repeating items, and following two-step directions. ✅ Every activity is an opportunity to build communication skills and grow confidence, one step at a time! 💕🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Happy Halloween from HTP to you and yours!🐷🎃 Princess Donut here to give you some guidelines for safe candy consumption to decrease your child’s risks of choking.😻🍬 The American Academy of Pediatrics does not recommend candy for children under the age of 2 and recommends steering clear of high choke risk candies until at least the age of 4. 🛑👶 High choke risk candies: 🍬Hard, round candies like Gobstoppers, Lemonheads, Warheads, or Smarties 🧸Gummy candy like Sour Patch Kids, gummy worms, or gummy bears 🍫Any candies with pieces or whole nuts like Snickers, Mr. Goodbar, or Baby Ruth 🍭Very sticky or chewy candies like Mild Duds, Dots, Sugar Babies Safer alternatives 🍫Chocolate candy without nuts like Hershey bars, Kit Kats, or Reese’s cups 🚨For severe allergies, like peanuts or tree-nuts, always check manufacturer labels to ensure they were produced in a nut free facility. If labels are unavailable for any candy, we recommend not giving it to your child and looking for alternatives. ‼️Disclaimer: This is not medical advice, just suggestions from Princess Donut (AKA OT Mrs. Whitlie), who wants you to have the best Halloween ever! 🥳👻🎃 #youknowhowIfeelaboutchokingcarl #mongoisappalled #dungeoncrawlercandy #hoggtherapypediatrics #happyhalloween

OT Ms. Lauren hosted a special, Spooky Season-themed craft night at our Richmond Clinic for the HTP team earlier this week! 🎃👻 Attendees got to make their own Kinusaiga art pieces to take home! 🖼️ Kinusaiga is a Japanese art form that creates beautiful, intricate pictures by fitting small pieces of fabric into grooves cut into a wooden board or foam base, without using needles or sewing. So cool! 🙌 Thank you Lauren for teaching us this amazing art-form! And thanks to HTP for providing pizza & snacks for the crafters! 🐷🍕💕 #hoggtherapypediatrics

This friend is working on visual motor and sensory integration during OT with Mrs. Janna! 🙌👋 Writing and tracing words and letters in the shaving cream enables Mrs. Janna to help this friend work on letter reversals as well! 💕🐷 #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

From October 26th-30th, you’re invited to celebrate Spooky Season with us! Get those costumes ready, and join us for themed activities and spooky fun at each clinic! 🎃👻🐷 We can’t wait to see everyone’s costumes! The HTP team will even be dressed up! 💕Our clinic themes are: 🐭Berea: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse 🐛Richmond: The Very Hungry Caterpillar 🫏Lexington: Shrek See you there! 🥸😜 #hoggtherapypediatrics #halloween

October is AAC Awareness Month! ✨💬 Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) gives individuals ways to express their thoughts, share their feelings, connect with others, and show the world who they are. 🗣️💕 We’re celebrating the power of communication in all its forms and the amazing kiddos, families, and speech-language pathologists who make communication possible every day. 🥰🐷 Every voice matters. Every message counts. Every way to communicate is worth celebrating! 🙌 #aacawarenessmonth #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

Ball pit break during PT with Mrs. Jenelle = lots of giggles! 🤣💕 This friend also worked on his climbing skills and took a few turns on the scooter board to build core strength and upper body stability. 💪🐷 What a workout! 😅 #playlearnachieve #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics

We’re thrilled to welcome Ms. Acey to the HTP Team! 🐷🎉 She is joining our team of Occupational Therapists at our Richmond Clinic. Welcome, Acey!👋#hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapist #hoggtherapy

ST Mrs. Angela is helping this friend strengthen his communication skills during speech therapy! 💪💬 🐷 Playing in the gym or going down the slide between practicing words and phrases can be a great motivator, too 😉🛝 #playlearnachieve #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

This friend is recognizing and discussing different emotional states during OT! 🎃🖍️ He is drawing facial expressions on the pumpkin that correspond with feelings of happiness, sadness, and worry. 😊🥺😬 This activity isn’t just fun - it’s helping this friend to practice identifying emotional states, representing emotions, and building a foundation for emotional regulation. 🥰 These skills all build on each other and can help kiddos and their therapists develop useful coping strategies that they can use in their daily lives. 🙌🐷 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

We’re excited to participate in a bunch of fun events this October and would love to see your smiling faces! 👋🥰 Each event will have lots of fun in store, so save the date(s), get those costumes ready, and we’ll look forward to spending Spooky Season with you! 🥸🍫 🎃October 18th: Sensory Friendly Trick or Treat @ Russel Acton Folk Center in Berea 🍭October 23rd: Boo Bash Trunk or Treat @ Wellington Elementary in Lexington 🛼October 28th: Champ’s Halloween Spooktacular @ Champ’s in Lexington 👻October 30th: A+ Pediatrics Trunk or Treat @ A+ Pediatrics in Irvine #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy #communityevents

Repping HTP & crushing those PT goals? Sounds like a great way to start the week! 😜💪🐷 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy #playlearnachieve

We have immediate speech openings at our BEREA clinic, with daytime appointments available! 🙌🐷Call (859) 353-3666 to get scheduled! 📲📆 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #bereaky

Communication doesn’t have to begin with spoken words! 💬 ST Ms. Martina is helping this friend communicate through signing, and she’s learning fast! ✨ If you watch to the end of the video, she signs “more” when asked whether she’d like to continue the activity, which is a big step! 👏 Using signs gives little ones a way to express their wants and needs while they’re still developing spoken language. Those little hands have a lot to say! 💕🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Hanging out in the ball pit with Mrs. Whitlie during OT! 💕🐷 #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

Why would an OT keep sour candy at her desk?! 🍬👀 In our latest blog post, OT Mrs Abby shares why she keeps sour gum, Warhead chews, Sour Patch Kids, and other tart treats nearby. 🍋‍🟩For some kids (and adults!), BIG sensory input—like a seriously sour Warhead—can help bring attention back to the present, provide oral sensory input, and support regulation. 🧠✨In the post, Abby discusses the many ways families can explore sour sensory input together—from lemon or lime flavors to sour gummies, tart fruit, pickles, or lemonade. 🍋😋 When you are sorting your Halloween candy this year, set aside some of that sour candy for anytime you or your kiddos need a sensory boost! 🍬Read the full blog post at the link in our bio! 🐷💕 #occupationaltherapist #occupationaltherapy #sensorystrategies

PT Mrs. Jenelle is helping this friend tackle slight elevation changes so that he can work his way up to walking ⬆️ and ⬇️ the stairs! 🪜 He recently started walking, and he’s progressing so quickly through his PT goals! 💪🙌🐷 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Hogg Therapy Pediatrics is now offering Occupational Therapy in Owingsville with Lauren Craig! 🎉 As an Owingsville native and experienced pediatric therapist, Lauren is passionate about empowering children to conquer their world! We’re so excited to bring services to Owingsville and look forward to serving the community there! 🐷🥳 #hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #hoggtherapy

For October’s Family Feature, we’re excited to shine the spotlight on Noah, who lives on a farm with his family and lots of cute critters! 🐕🐈🐣 Swipe to read more about sweet Noah’s story! 🐷 If you’d like to see more Family Features like this, be sure to sign up for our family newsletter! Each month, we share clinic updates, upcoming events, and more! Sign up using the link in our bio or linktree 💌 If you’d like to submit a Family Feature, drop a comment below, and we’ll send you the link! 👇💕 #hoggtherapy #playlearnachieve

Happy HOGGtober! 🐷🎃 We’re excited to participate in a bunch of fun events this October and would love to see your smiling faces! Each event will have lots of fun in store, so save the date(s), and we’ll look forward to spending Spooky Season with you! 👻🥸 *Registration is required for the Bluegrass Autism Walk - please see their website for details! 💻 #hoggtherapypediatrics #communityevent #lexingtonky #bereaky #halloween

This dynamic duo definitely caught a case of the giggles during speech therapy!! 🤣💕 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

🎉 Join our Team! 🎉 Hogg Therapy is looking for pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs to join a fun & supportive work environment, with opportunities available in Berea, Richmond, or Lexington, KY. If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of kids and families, we’d love to meet you! Learn more and apply at www.hoggtherapy.com/careers 📝🐷 #nowhiring #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #speechlanguagepathologist

Playing a game of Piggy Piggy during OT with Mrs. Ariel! 🐷🍩💕 Playing card games like this can help with executive functioning, working memory, emotional regulation, coping with unexpected changes, and a host of other OT goals! ✅🙌 #occupationaltherapy #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

🎉 October is Physical Therapy Month! 🎉We’re so grateful for our incredible pediatric PTs, who spend their days turning movement into play, challenges into confidence, and little steps into BIG milestones. 👣🐷 From wiggly toes to superhero strength, we’re celebrating the creativity, patience, and joy our PTs bring to every session. 🦸‍♀️🧸✨We’re so lucky to have a team that makes getting stronger feel like so much fun! Happy Physical Therapy Month from all of us at Hogg Therapy Pediatrics! 💕 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #physicaltherapymonth

Taking turns, following directions, and naming the colors of the rainbow during speech therapy with ST Ms. Molly! 🌈🔁🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapypediatrics

This Spiderman is keeping OT Mrs. Abby on her toes! 🏃‍♀️From swinging around the gym, to working on body awareness, motor planning, and coordination with some yoga poses, this OT session included so many smiles and giggles! 🐷 #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Our monthly LEGO Club meets Thursday at 6:45pm at the Richmond clinic! Register at the link in bio to join in on the fun! 🧱🏡🐷

ST Ms. Emily is helping this friend work on speech sound production while also practicing sequencing! 🔤🔢 By inviting him to continue the counting sequence, she can work on speech sounds in a fun, meaningful activity while also supporting his ability to sequence and produce words 💬🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics

We had so much fun during School is Cool Theme Week! 📚🚌✏️ It’s always nice to end the week with a pajama day 🥰 Hope you had as much fun as we did! 🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy

It’s Dolly Parton day, so we are wearing pink shirts in her honor and thinking about her amazing life and legacy. 💕🦋 ✨“Find out who you are and do it on purpose.”✨ #dollyparton #dollypartonday

Working our way over and around obstacles during PT with Mrs. Jenelle! 🧗‍♀️🐷 This gal is making steady progress towards conquering the stairs! 💪🪜 #physicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

School is Cool Theme Week continues! 🚌🌟📖🖍️ #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapypediatrics

Monthly team meeting today included tasty Buc-ee’s treats & some friendly competition 🤣🦫 The challenge: knock the Buc-ee’s ducky off your opponent’s hand without letting your own ducky fall! 🐥 The winners were presented with extra Banana Chips and Beaver Nuggets 🏆🎉 #hoggtherapypediatrics #lovewhereyouwork #playlearnachieve #bucees

School is Cool Theme Week is in full swing! Photo 1: Playing a dinosaur-themed matching game with OT Ms. Gracie today! 🚌😎🦖 Photos 2-3: Today was dress like your therapist day — we’ve got some aspiring SLPs on our hands! 💕 Photo 4: Let’s see how colorful this cool bus is by Friday 🤣 Kiddos have plenty of markers and colored pencils to decorate it with! Photo 5: School is even cooler with dinosaur friends around! 🦕🦖 #hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #physicaltherapy

We’re excited to welcome Amy Taylor to our team of Speech Language Pathologists in Berea! 👏 Welcome to the HTP Team, Amy! 🐷🎉 #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechlanguagepathologist

Playing some LOUD MUSIC during speech therapy with Mrs. Morgan 🤣🎹 Speech therapy encompasses lots of different sorts of communication, some of it is just a little louder than others 😉🤘🐷#speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve

OT Mrs. Jen is helping this friend practice her pencil and writing skills! ✍️ While handwriting and pencil skills are covered in the classroom, pediatric OTs can help when a kiddo needs extra support. 💕 An OT looks at things like fine-motor coordination, hand strength, and pencil control to help a child find a grip that makes writing more comfortable and efficient so that they can write with confidence and success! 👏🐷 #occupationaltherapist #finemotorskills #hoggtherapypediatrics

✨Milestone moment! ✨This friend has been working so hard for so many months on completing a tandem walk across the foam balance beam without any step offs. 🚶‍♀️⚖️ She has now successfully completed it in 3 separate PT sessions, showing consistency with the skill, and she keeps getting better! 🎉 PT Mrs. Brittany is so proud of her and all the hard work she’s put in. Definitely a milestone worth celebrating! 🥹👏🐷#physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics

Beep beep — coming through on the scooter! 🛴🎉 ST Ms. Maria will make sure he doesn’t actually crash 😉🐷 #speechlanguagepathologist #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

It might just look like they are playing with some cool lights, but OT Ms. Sarah is helping this friend fine-tune his fine-motor skills by showing him how to press the tiny buttons on the remote to make the lights change colors. They are also working on identifying the different colors and taking turns! 🌈💙🐷 #occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Another very fun (and cool) theme week is coming your way to all clinics later this month!🏫 Join us for School is Cool Theme Week, from September 21st-25th! We'll have fun activities and special snacks for all the kiddos. Swipe for the schedule and dress-up days, and stay tuned to our stories for reminders! 🚌#hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve

Telling some tall tales about catching big fish during speech with Mrs. Taylor 🤣🐷 They’ve been working on that tricky /sh/ sound together! 🐠 For some kids, “fish” can sound more like “fiss.” Why? Because /S/ is an easier, more familiar sound, while /SH/ requires the tongue to move farther back and the lips to round just a bit differently. So today, we’re talking ALL about fish while practicing that tricky /SH/ sound. 🐟🎣 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics

This friend loves to start her sessions with OT Mrs. Alyssa with some swinging time! Swinging is great for vestibular input, and it can be a great way to relax before moving on to work on other goals 💕✨🐷#occupationaltherapy #occupationaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics

Taking a little break during a great PT session with Mrs. Brittany to make us giggle with some puppet show antics! 🤣🐸👑 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve

Smiling our way through speech therapy with Mrs. Kelli! 😄🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapypediatrics

🐷 Come grow with us! At Hogg Therapy, we believe great pediatric therapy starts with great relationships — with our kiddos, their families, and each other. 💕 We're growing our team in Richmond & Lexington, and we're looking for pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs who want to do meaningful work alongside a supportive team. ✨ Flexible scheduling�✨ Competitive pay�✨ Great benefits If you're looking for a place where you can grow professionally while making a difference in the lives of kids and families, we'd love to meet you! 📝 Learn more & apply: HoggTherapy.com/Careers. Know someone who'd be a great fit? Tag them below! 👇

OT Mrs. Maddy is using the marble run game to help this friend work on some executive functioning, following directions, and turn-taking! 🔁 No marble run tower-build is complete without wrecking it afterwards, right?! 😝🐷 (Also, if you can’t tell from the video, he is wearing the coolest Buc-ee’s shirt!) 🦫 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy #bucees

This month on the Hogg Blog: ST Mrs. Taylor has written a post all about customizing AAC devices! 📝🐷 For many families, an AAC (Augmentative and Alternative Communication) device becomes much more than a piece of technology — it becomes a child's voice.💬 Giving children opportunities to personalize their device can help build confidence, encourage independence, and make communication even more meaningful. This post also includes links to an awesome free video resource for families called AAC at Home — a series of short videos that will set you and your family up for success!🏡🙌 Check out the post on our blog — link in profile or in our linktree! 🔗 #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechtherapy

Special announcement: Fall merch is here, and the store is open to HTP Families, with youth sizes available, too! 🍁👚 We’ve also included a special Dolly Parton-inspired design.🦋💖 Store closes on September 15th! Link to the shop is in our bio. Enjoy! 🎉🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics

A beltcane is helping this friend to explore walking and build the confidence to walk independently✨PT Mrs. Brittany is there to guide him every step of the way! 💕 Sometimes, the first step toward independence is simply getting the opportunity to experience it. That’s where cool tools like this beltcane can come in handy! 💪🐷 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics

We’re thrilled to welcome Gabby Kirby to the HTP Team! 🐷🎉 Gabby has joined our team as a PRN Physical Therapist in Richmond. Welcome, Gabby! 👏

Who knew drawing letters on a dry-erase table could be part of speech therapy? 💬 ST Mrs. Maya has been working with this friend on connecting letters to their sounds — like seeing “b” and knowing it represents /b/, also known as sound-letter correspondence. 👍 This skill is an important bridge between speech, language, and early literacy. 📝📚 Even if their first answer is wrong, the way a child responds and self-corrects can give the SLP valuable information about how they’re processing what they see and hear.👀🦻 Speech therapy is about so much more than just “saying sounds correctly!” ❤️ #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics

For our most recent Family Feature, we are excited to spotlight Arlo and Amelia! 💕 Their family loves spending time outdoors together. 🏞️Whether they are hiking trails or exploring new parks, making memories outside is one of their favorite ways to connect.✨Swipe to read more about their story! If you’d like to see more Family Features like this, be sure to sign up for our family newsletter! 💌 Each month, we share clinic updates, upcoming events, and more! September’s newsletter will be delivered soon. Sign up using the link in our bio or our linktree 🔗 If you’d like to submit a Family Feature, drop a comment below, and we’ll send you the link! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #physicaltherapy

🤧 It’s Sick Season! 🦠💛 Help us keep our kiddos, families, and therapists healthy this season! We LOVE seeing our kiddos, that much is true, but if they’re feeling sick, home is best for you! 🏠💛 Rest for the day or telehealth is okay— we’ll still find a way to make therapy a great day! 💻✨ Thank you for helping us keep HTP healthy and our therapists here to serve your kiddos! 🫶 #playlearnachieve #hoggtherapypediatrics

It might look like this friend is just playing with a dollhouse, but this setup is absolutely checking off many OT boxes at the same time! ✅ Sitting in a tall kneeling position to target those pelvic floor muscles ✅ Reaching across from one side of the foam pad to the other encourages her to cross the midline while strengthening bilateral coordination ✅ Using keys or picking up small items engages finger isolation, which is crucial for prewriting strokes Every seemingly small action is working together to achieve big results! 🐷✨That’s part of the magic of occupational therapy! #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

We’re so excited to welcome Bryanna to the team! 👏 Bryanna is our new Clinic Assistant and will be helping keep our Richmond & Berea clinics running smoothly with all things tidying, organizing, cleaning, and keeping our spaces looking their best! 🧹🫧✨Welcome, Bryanna!

Mrs. Jenelle is helping this friend practice going from a seated to a standing position during physical therapy. 🪑🧍He’ll be doing it on his own in no time! ✨🐷 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Reminder: all clinics will be closed on Monday, September 7th for Labor Day! 🇺🇸 Regular hours will resume Tuesday. We'll be in touch to reschedule missed sessions! 🐷

During OT with Ms. Aysia, this friend was practicing typing on a laptop to work on fine-motor coordination, hand strength, motor control, and functional keyboarding skills.💻 Somehow, Jimothy the raccoon came up in conversation…so naturally, we had to look him up!🦝 Swipe to see his reaction 😂 OT lesson of the day: Sometimes the best therapeutic activity is the one that gets a kid excited to participate. 💙🐷 #jimothy #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

📣We are hiring in Richmond & Lexington!📣 Hogg Therapy is looking for pediatric OTs, PTs, and SLPs! We offer a supportive team, flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and great benefits. Interested? Learn more and apply at www.hoggtherapy.com/careers 🐷📝 #hoggtherapypediatrics #nowhiring #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #speechlanguagepathologist

The words we use around mealtimes can make a bigger impact than we realize. 💕 We were reminded of this recently through a pretty amazing feeding therapy moment. A couple of weeks ago, this friend would ONLY eat McDonald’s fries — never trying waffle fries or any other category ❌ Yesterday, he and his SLP, Mrs. Megan, heated up curly fries in the air fryer — seasoning and all! 😍 And guess what? He liked them! He and Mrs. Megan even passed the curly fries around to other kiddos at the clinic and encouraged them to try them, too. 🥹 That’s the kind of progress that can happen when we give kids opportunities to explore food without pressure, celebrate the small steps, and leave room for curiosity. 🔎 When a child hears themselves described as a “picky eater” over and over, that label can start to feel like part of who they are. And as parents and caregivers, we are some of their most trusted people. What we say to and about them matters.🗣️ So instead of focusing on what they won’t eat, let’s look for the positives we can celebrate: ✨ “You’re being so brave trying that!” ✨ “You’re doing a great job chewing!” ✨ “You’re exploring a new food!” ✨ “You’re listening to your body!” And if your child doesn’t like something? That’s okay, too. We can make room for preferences without making them feel like a problem. Mealtimes don’t have to be perfect, and neither do we. Feeding challenges can take time, patience, and support — and you don’t have to figure it all out on your own. If you need support or have questions about your kiddo’s eating habits, we’re here to help!🐷💕 #feedingtherapy #speechtherapy #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

Our monthly LEGO Club meets next Thursday at 6:45pm at the Richmond clinic! Register at the link in bio to join in on the fun! 🧱🏡🐷

Working on our balance, coordination, strength, and speed during PT with Mrs. Brittany! 💪 Go, go, go!! 🏃🏃‍♀️🐷 #physicaltherapy #pediatricphysicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

✨Milestone Moment ✨This sweet friend got his first haircut and didn’t shed a single tear! 🎉✂️ For some kids, something as simple as having their hair cut can feel incredibly overwhelming. His OT, Ms. Kaylee, has been working with him on building tolerance for having his head touched, and all of that hard work has finally paid off. 🥹💕 A first haircut might not sound like a big deal to everyone—but for him, it was a BIG victory, and you better believe his OT was celebrating right alongside him. 🥳 This is why we celebrate progress, no matter how big or small!🐷 #playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

We are so excited to welcome TWO new team members this week: Kennedy & Jessica! 🙌🐷 Kennedy is our new Referral Intake coordinator, and Jessica is joining the Billing Team to assist with Patient Access Billing Verification! We’re so glad to welcome them to the Hogg Therapy family! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

While playing the xylophone outside, Mrs. Georgia asks this friend to describe what he’s doing. Instead of simply asking, “What are you doing?”, she makes it playful: “Caleb is… eating bugs!” 🐛 or “Caleb is… going to sleep!” 😴 These playful moments create opportunities to listen, process language, and practice responding—all without making therapy feel like a test. Sometimes progress isn’t an immediate verbal response. Sometimes it’s understanding, connection, confidence, and engagement. 💕🐷✨ #speechtherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechlanguagepathology

Parents, have you ever wondered, “Is my child on track with their developmental milestones?” 💭 Our Developmental Screening Tool is a quick, easy resource for families with children ages 0–6. It looks at common milestones in gross motor, fine motor, and speech skills, along with sensory and behavioral areas. 🐷 Your results can help you identify areas you may want to discuss further with your child’s pediatrician or a therapy professional—and you’ll also receive a printable, comprehensive milestone guide for ages 0–6. ❤️ No pressure. No judgment. Just a helpful starting point for understanding your child’s development. Find it in the link in our bio or linktree! 🔗 #pediatrictherapy #developmentalmilestones #hoggtherapypediatrics

Just want to give a little shoutout to HTP’s owners 🥰🐷 (We had a leadership rally last night and were able to get them to pause for a photo 😂) They are huge advocates for the kiddos who are cared for here at Hogg Therapy and for everyone who makes up our workforce. We’re grateful for you and appreciate everything you do behind the scenes! 🙌💕

An “obstacle course” can be doing SO much more in OT than you might realize! 🤯 It might look like this kiddo is simply working on balance and coordination, but an OT can use the activity to work on motor planning, body awareness, visual-motor skills, attention, following directions, sequencing, sensory processing, executive functioning—and so much more. ⚖️✨“Step on green!” isn’t just about finding the green item that’s next in the sequence. The child has to look, listen, process the direction, figure out where their body needs to go, plan the movement, and then execute it.🌈 It’s basically sneaking a whole bunch of therapy goals into one fun activity. 💕 Sometimes what looks like “just play” has a LOT of thoughtful therapeutic work happening underneath it! 🐷 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve

The HTP team had a tie-dye party during lunch recently! 🌈✨ So much fun! 🥳🎨🐷

Taking a little swing break during PT with Mrs. Autumn! 🙌 In between swings, they’ve been working on balance, strength, and mobility! ⚖️💪🐷 #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Looking for an internship that’s actually going to give you experience? 👀🐷 Whether you’re into Therapy, Admin, or our Learning Center, there’s a spot for you to get hands-on experience, build your skills, and do work that really matters. 💕 Undergrad + grad students: we’re accepting applications now! 📝 Apply through the Linktree 🔗 in our bio! #hoggtherapypediatrics #internship

Watching speech therapy in action with ST Mrs. Charlotte! 🗣️✨Today’s “labeling” activity looks simple — name the animal, say the word, practice that final sound — but it’s actually working on word retrieval, sound awareness, speech production, and putting those skills together. 🐝🐱🐻 Little cards, lots of repetition, and some very important final sounds! 💬👏🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

This sweet friend has been making huge strides in therapy recently! 💪✨ ST Mrs. Morgan, OT Mrs. Alyssa, and OT Mrs. Abby (pictured here) have been working together as a team to support her in reaching her goals! 🙌 Here’s what her mom had to say about her progress so far: “Since starting Hogg, Effie has blossomed into her own path. Within the last year her speech has doubled and we can properly understand her now. She's also successfully tried multiple new foods in the last couple months, things that I thought she'd never try, let alone enjoy so much we have it almost weekly. I couldn't even form the right words to say thank you to everyone who’s worked with my little girl. I can't wait to see what other progress she makes in the future!” 🥹 We’re so proud of Effie and look forward to seeing her continue to play, learn, achieve! 🐷🎉 #occupationaltherapy #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve

New on the Hogg Blog: Part 3 of our series all about pediatric pelvic floor therapy! 🐷 This three-part series will help parents better understand pediatric pelvic floor therapy and potty training support options for children. ✅ In Part 1, PT Mrs. Hayden covered what pelvic floor therapy is and when it might be needed. ✅ In Part 2, we laid out what the next steps look like if you think your child might need pelvic floor therapy. ✅ The final post covers where physical therapy and/or occupational therapy might help when it comes to potty-training. Read all 3 posts on our blog — link in bio! 🐷📖 #hoggtherapypediatrics #physicaltherapy #occupationaltherapy

Kinda chic, Hogg Therapy style 🐷🥰 #hoggtherapypediatrics #kindachic

Join our team!! 🎉 If you’re an Occupational Therapist, Speech Language Pathologist, or Physical Therapist, consider a career with Hogg Therapy Pediatrics! 🐷✨ We foster a fun, flexible, growth-minded work environment with a great benefits package & 401k; PTO & paid holidays; continuing education opportunities; and more! ✅ Find the link to apply in our linktree (first 🔗 in our bio) or by visiting our website, www.hoggtherapy.com/careers 👩‍💻 #physicaltherapist #occupationaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #nowhiring #KentuckyJobs #speechlanguagepathologist

Taking a little ride around the gym during physical therapy with Mrs. Jenelle! 💕🚶‍♀️These two have been working on stepping UP and stepping DOWN ⬆️⬇️ She’s already handling stepping on and off small obstacles like the mats in the gym like a champ — she’ll be conquering the stairs with confidence in no time! 💪🐷 #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

We have immediate openings for Speech Therapy at our Richmond clinic! 📣🎉 Give us a call today to get scheduled - (859) 353-3666! 📲🐷 #speechtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #playlearnachieve

Speech Therapist Ms. Maridith is helping this friend work on that tricky “oy” sound 💬 How many words do you know that end in “oy”? Boy…ahoy…joy…alloy…employ…toy…the list goes on and on! 📝🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics

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OT Mrs. Dusty is helping this friend to practice using both hands and boost his fine motor control! 🧱 They’re also working on turn-taking, which might sound like a simple concept—but there’s so much more happening underneath! 🐷 In this session, Mrs. Dusty was intentionally voicing whose turn it was, helping the child take a short pause and better understand the pattern. That simple back-and-forth is building impulse control, attention, communication, flexibility, regulation, and social participation—all through play. Sometimes the “game” is the activity, but the real work is in the skills being built along the way. 🧩✨#playlearnachieve #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

Get a Jump Start This School Year! 🚌 Don’t wait for the first report card to spot a struggle. 📝👀 Hogg Therapy’s Learning Center offers expert academic tutoring and specialized dyslexia testing and support, in-person or online. Whatever your student needs help with — we’ve got your back!👍 Call or text (859) 205-6494 to get started. #tutoring #dyslexiasupport #hoggtherapy

Mrs. Brittany is helping this little guy strengthen his arms, core, and neck during physical therapy! 💪 The swing is also great for vestibular input! ✨🐷 #physicaltherapy #physicaltherapist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

New on the Hogg Blog: Part 2 of our series all about pediatric pelvic floor therapy! 🐷 This three-part series will help parents better understand pediatric pelvic floor therapy and potty training support options for children. In Part 1, PT Mrs. Hayden covered what pelvic floor therapy is and when it might be needed. ✅ In Part 2, we’ll talk about what the next steps look like if you think your child might need pelvic floor therapy. ✅ And here’s the good news: There are strategies that you can start on today that will help set them up for success in therapy! 🏡 Find the link to our blog in our bio or linktree! 📝 #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

ST Mrs. Taylor recently celebrated this friend’s last speech session before he starts services at school soon! 🎉🚌 When he first started speech therapy here at HTP, he only said a few words, but now, he has tested out of language interventions and just has a few last speech sounds he is working on! 💬✨We are so proud of his hard work and progress!!🥹🐷 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

Looking for an internship that fits your interests? We’ve got a place for you! 🐷 We’re now accepting undergraduate and graduate interns in our Therapy, Administrative, and Learning Center tracks. Gain hands-on experience, build your skills, and make a meaningful impact along the way. 🔗 Link to apply is in our linktree (find it in our bio)! ✨#occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy #internship

Aaaaaand we’re back with PART TWO of the Scoops & Smiles Talent Show & Ice cream Social recap! 🎭🎤🍦The second half of the show included a gymnastics performance, singing, clogging, impressions, a magic show, book reading, and more! 🎤 ✨ You could see how much practice the kiddos had poured into their sessions leading up to the show — we are so proud of everyone who was involved! 🥹 Thank you to the parents, caregivers, therapists, and volunteers who cheered these performers on behind the scenes and during the show. The support was overwhelming and so very special. ❤️ We are also so thankful for the support of our sponsors who contributed awesome prizes for the performers: Surge, Champ’s, & Monkey Joe’s! 🏆 And thanks again to Freshie’s for serving up delicious ice cream and to Lane of Roses for fueling us all with coffee and hot chocolate ☕️🙌 Let us know in the comments if you think this should become an annual tradition 😉💕 #hoggtherapypediatrics #occupationaltherapy #physicaltherapy #speechtherapy

This sweet friend brought superhero-themed cupcakes to share with everyone for his birthday today! 🎉🧁🥹 Happy Birthday!! 🥳🎈

This friend was bringing out those big smiles during PT with Mrs. Autumn! 😁✨ Looks like they are both having so much fun! 🥰 #physicaltherapy #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

July flew by without us posting a Family Feature! ⏰🤯 We’re excited to share Jackson’s story — swipe to read more about this curious and adventurous kiddo! ✨🐷 If you’d like to see more Family Features like this, be sure to sign up for our family newsletter! Each month, we share clinic updates, upcoming events, and more! August’s newsletter will be delivered soon. Sign up using the link in our bio or linktree 💌 If you’d like to submit a Family Feature, drop a comment below, and we’ll send you the link! 👇💕 #hoggtherapy #playlearnachieve

OT Ms. Aysia is helping this friend fine-tune those fine motor skills while encouraging choice-making by using his AAC device! 👍💬 AAC devices are so much more than a way to communicate—they’re a bridge that helps therapy teams work together. 🤝 When occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, physical therapists, teachers, and caregivers all use a child’s AAC system during everyday activities, communication becomes part of every goal. Whether a child is requesting a turn on the swing in OT or practicing social interactions in speech therapy, the same communication tools support success across settings. Collaboration across disciplines creates more opportunities for meaningful communication, reinforces skills throughout the day, and helps children build confidence using their AAC device in real-life situations. 🙌🐷 #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #aacdevice

🎉 Join our Team! 🎉 Hogg Therapy is hiring! If you are a Speech Language Pathologist who wants to join a fun & supportive work environment, consider a career at HTP! Learn more and apply at www.hoggtherapy.com/careers 📝🐷 #hoggtherapypediatrics #nowhiring #lexingtonky #speechlanguagepathologist

This friend is strengthening her communication skills with Mrs. Megan during speech therapy! 💬😄✨#hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist

Got questions about pediatric pelvic floor therapy? 🐷 We’ve got answers! This month on the Hogg Blog, we’re sharing a 3-part series by PT Mrs. Hayden to help parents better understand pediatric pelvic floor therapy and the potty training support options available for children. 📖Part 1 explores what pelvic floor therapy is, how it works, and when it might be helpful. Find a 🔗 to our blog in our Linktree or profile! #hoggtherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #pelvicfloorphysicaltherapy

There was just too much talent to cram into one recap video, so here is Part 1 of the Scoops & Smiles Talent Show & Ice Cream Social! 🎭🎤🍦From a cooking show, to singing and dance performances, to TWO displays of nunchuck prowess, the crowd was floored by the many unique skills and talents on display! ✨ We transformed our gym into a stage and pulled chairs from all over the clinic to accommodate the big crowd who came to encourage the performers! 💕 Stay tuned for Part 2 next week, when we’ll share clips from the second half of the show. #hoggtherapypediatrics #talentshow

Strengthening those fine motor skills and working on some diaphragmatic breathing during OT with Mrs. Janna! 🫧👍 (while wearing a very cool shirt 😉🐷) #occupationaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics #hoggtherapy

ST Mrs. Abby is helping this friend practice asking for “more” and taking turns by blowing bubbles together during speech therapy! 🫧 Sometimes, the bubbles just don’t want to cooperate 😝 #speechtherapy #speechlanguagepathologist #hoggtherapypediatrics

This sweet gal went from taking a few tentative steps in the hallway to running circles around everybody thanks to PT Mrs. Jenelle! 💫 She moves so fast now it was hard to get a pic of her with that graduation certificate 🥹📜🐷 Big bro was there to help celebrate! 🎉#physicaltherapy #hoggtherapypediatrics

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