All God's Children Pediatric Therapy

All God's Children Pediatric Therapy We provide Occupational and Speech Therapy services to children 0-21 yrs at school or daycare and in our local office!

10/30/2025

There’s no escaping the glitter once it’s unleashed ✨












10/28/2025

Minions have taken over AGC Therapy! 💛
Trunk or Treat starts tonight at 5:30 PM — come see us, grab some candy, and say hi! 🍬🎃

What Is “Heavy Work”—and Why Does It Help?⭐💪🏼Heavy work isn’t about lifting weights, it’s any activity that pushes or pu...
10/26/2025

What Is “Heavy Work”—and Why Does It Help?⭐

💪🏼Heavy work isn’t about lifting weights, it’s any activity that pushes or pulls against resistance, like climbing, carrying, squeezing, or stomping. 🚶‍♂️

🤓These movements activate deep muscle and joint input (called proprioception), which helps calm the nervous system and organize the brain and body.

😣For kids, heavy work can be a powerful tool for emotional regulation. It helps them feel grounded, focused, and more in control—especially during transitions, meltdowns, or moments of overwhelm.

✋ Just a few minutes of heavy work can make a big difference. Think of it as a reset button for the body and brain!

We're thrilled to welcome Ms. Monti to the AGC Therapy team! 🎉 Check out her bio and say hello!Hi there! I’m Montiarra Y...
10/25/2025

We're thrilled to welcome Ms. Monti to the AGC Therapy team! 🎉 Check out her bio and say hello!

Hi there! I’m Montiarra Young (Monti), OTD, OTR/L — a proud EKU graduate! I love working with kids because their energy, imagination, and resilience make every day exciting. I’m passionate about helping little ones grow and reach their full potential through fun, meaningful activities. In my free time, I enjoy shopping, traveling, and spending time with my friends and family.

Who says you can’t play with your food? 🥦🍓During feeding therapy, exploring food in creative ways helps children feel mo...
10/24/2025

Who says you can’t play with your food? 🥦🍓

During feeding therapy, exploring food in creative ways helps children feel more comfortable trying new textures and tastes. We love seeing little artists at work (and play)!

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👾 OT Trick: Monster Movement Cards Made Easy! 🧟‍♂️ Monster movement cards are a playful way to build motor planning, coo...
10/22/2025

👾 OT Trick: Monster Movement Cards Made Easy!
🧟‍♂️ Monster movement cards are a playful way to build motor planning, coordination, and body awareness, but every kiddo is different! Try these simple OT adaptations:

🧠 Use simpler actions like “freeze like someone who is scared" or "reach like a bat"
🎨 Demonstrate the movements for kids who benefit from visual cues
🐢 Slow down the pace and provide physical support during the movement for kids who need extra processing time
🤲 Let kids choose their favorite card to boost engagement and autonomy
⭐Let kids create their own cards for executive functioning and autonomy
👯 Pair with music or a partner for added rhythm and social interaction

🌝Use this link to find some simple and free movement cards: https://lifewithmybuddies.com/monster-movement-cards/

A few OT tricks turn monster moves into magical motor fun!

10/21/2025

Try it at home! You’ll need:
-black paper
-white pencil
-liquid glue
-glitter!

Draw a spider web using a white pencil on black paper. Trace the glue onto the white lines. Add glitter and shake off the excess.

How to adapt the craft:
-pour glue into a container and use a small paint brush to brush glue onto the white lines for more precision and fine motor control.

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🔨 OT Trick: Pumpkin Hammering Made Easy! 🎃 Pumpkin hammering is a festive way to build hand strength, coordination, and ...
10/21/2025

🔨 OT Trick: Pumpkin Hammering Made Easy! 🎃 Pumpkin hammering is a festive way to build hand strength, coordination, and motor planning, but every kiddo is different! Try these simple OT adaptations:

🧤 Use larger golf tees or pegs for easier manipulation
🎯 Pre-start holes to reduce resistance for kids with lower strength
🔨 Avoid the hammer by using pre-drilled holes and allowing children to place pegs with fingers
🤲 Let kids use both hands or a soft mallet for better control
👀 Draw target dots to support visual-motor integration
🪑 Stabilize the pumpkin in a tray or on a towel to prevent rolling
🎃Use a foam or plush or paper mache pumpkins for an softer texture

A few OT tricks turn pumpkin pounding into powerful play!

🧙 OT Trick: Sensory Cauldron Made Easy! 🎃 Sensory cauldrons are a spooky-fun way to build fine motor skills, sensory reg...
10/20/2025

🧙 OT Trick: Sensory Cauldron Made Easy! 🎃 Sensory cauldrons are a spooky-fun way to build fine motor skills, sensory regulation, and imaginative play, but every kiddo is different! Try these simple OT adaptations:

🧤 Use tools like tongs or spoons for kids who avoid direct touch
🎃 Swap slime or spaghetti for dry fillers like rice or beans
👀 Add sorting tasks to boost focus and engagement
🤲 Offer hand-over-hand support or let kids scoop with both hands
🔍 Hide small objects to encourage listing by using verbal descriptions for what to find. For example, "it has 8 legs, and it is black".
🍁Don't like cauldrons- try crunchy leaves or dry corn in a plastic bowl instead

A few OT tricks turn spooky play into skill-building magic!

🍁OT Trick: Leaf Jumping Made Easy! 🍁 Leaf “stepping stones” are a fun way to build balance and coordination, but every k...
10/19/2025

🍁OT Trick: Leaf Jumping Made Easy! 🍁 Leaf “stepping stones” are a fun way to build balance and coordination, but every kiddo is different! Try these simple OT adaptations:

🦶 Use larger, non-slip leaves for more stability; think foam or felt material
👣Add arrows or footprints to guide movement - opt for a straight path to start then upgrade to zig-zags; this can be done using sidewalk chalk or paper arrows
🐢 Swap tricky moves like “spin” for gentler ones like “step slowly” or "touch your toes"
🤲 Let kids hold your hand or use a wall or rail for balance
✋Incorporate calming cues like deep breathing between jumps or a “rest leaf” to pause and reset.
🎯 Place small objects on leaves to add a reaching/bending challenge

Fall play should be fun and accessible for all kiddos!

🍁✂️ OT "TRICKS" for Hole Punching️🍁 Hole punch crafts are awesome for building hand strength and bilateral coordination....
10/18/2025

🍁✂️ OT "TRICKS" for Hole Punching️🍁 Hole punch crafts are awesome for building hand strength and bilateral coordination. But they can be tough for little hands! Here are some OT-approved tricks to make them easier:

🎃 Use an Easy-Squeeze Punch: Look for soft-grip or spring-loaded models that require less force.

🧠 Tape It Down: Secure the punch to the table so kids can focus on squeezing without juggling both hands.

🍂 Start with Thin Materials: Paper or foam leaves are easier to punch than real ones, work up to thicker textures!

👀 Add Visual Targets: Draw dots where kids should punch to boost eye-hand coordination and planning.

🤲 Try Two-Handed Support: Let kids use both hands to squeeze or guide their hands for extra help.

Address

3301 Keithshire Way, Suite 125
Lexington, KY
40503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm

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+18596197516

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