Prickly Pear Pediatric Therapy

Prickly Pear Pediatric Therapy Premier pediatric speech, language, and occupational therapy in southern Utah. Serving children ages 18 months to 18 years old.

Evidence-based, child-centered, motivating pediatric therapy that produces results!

SAVE and SHARE these reminders of why it’s worth bringing your kiddos into the kitchen WITH you! 😋🤍✨
03/03/2026

SAVE and SHARE these reminders of why it’s worth bringing your kiddos into the kitchen WITH you! 😋🤍✨

02/19/2026

So excited to share our brand new Little Free Library! 📚✨
Right outside our front door—stop by to grab a book, take one home, or leave one for another kiddo to love 💛

📍321 N Mall Dr Bldg N
St. George, UT

Let’s dive into the world of baby dolls! 🍼When your little one plays with baby dolls, you can:✨ Identify and name body p...
02/18/2026

Let’s dive into the world of baby dolls! 🍼

When your little one plays with baby dolls, you can:

✨ Identify and name body parts and clothing

✨ Introduce prepositions: “Put the baby in bed” or “Place the hat on her head”

✨ Encourage following 1-3 step directions: “Hand the baby the bottle and tuck her in”

✨ Explore verbs like “eating” and “crawling”

✨ Discuss feelings: “The baby feels sad” or “The baby is hungry”

The opportunities for building language skills are limitless with this playtime staple!

Level up your language skills with these 5 board game gems! 🗣️🎲🎯1️⃣ Let’s Go Fishin’ Deluxe Game: Reel in vocabulary and...
02/11/2026

Level up your language skills with these 5 board game gems! 🗣️🎲🎯

1️⃣ Let’s Go Fishin’ Deluxe Game: Reel in vocabulary and practice turn-taking while having a splash-tastic time!

2️⃣ Don’t Break the Ice: Build communication and strategic thinking as you carefully tap away, keeping the penguin safe!

3️⃣ Gooey Louie: Get giggly while boosting language abilities through silly questions and descriptive play. Who can pull the right bo**er?

4️⃣ Find the Same Game: Sharpen memory and language recall by matching pairs and describing the objects you uncover!

5️⃣ Pop Up Pirate: Test your language skills with anticipation and storytelling as you avoid the pirate’s popping surprise!

🧩 Let these board games be your speech and language development allies, making learning fun and engaging for all ages! 🌟✨

02/05/2026

Becoming a Speech-Language Pathologist takes years of rigorous training—and that education matters.

At Prickly Pear, our therapists don’t just use techniques. They understand the why behind them, so they can support the whole child and guide real progress.

If your child needs support, we’re here. Reach out to us anytime 🤍

If your child is 2 years old and is not yet combining two words together, contact a speech-language pathologist in your ...
02/03/2026

If your child is 2 years old and is not yet combining two words together, contact a speech-language pathologist in your area today.

If you live in Utah, we’d love to chat! Send us a DM or check out our website 💛

*important note: these tips apply to analytic language processors. If your child uses mainly “holistic phrases” (example: repeats a specific quote from a movie over and over again, but doesn’t use the individual words functionally), he or she may be a gestalt language processor.

Which of these strategies are you going to try with your budding talker?!

💡 Did you know that incorporating a child’s special interests into speech and occupational therapy can lead to incredibl...
01/27/2026

💡 Did you know that incorporating a child’s special interests into speech and occupational therapy can lead to incredible breakthroughs? 🌈✨

🔍 When we tap into what truly captivates a child’s attention, we create a powerful learning environment that promotes engagement, motivation, and accelerated progress 📚🎉

🔑 Here are some amazing benefits of using a child’s special interests during therapy sessions:

1️⃣ Increased Focus: Special interests naturally capture a child’s attention, allowing them to stay focused for longer periods. This heightened focus leads to more effective learning and skill development 💯

2️⃣ Enhanced Communication: Special interests serve as a bridge to meaningful conversations. By incorporating these interests, we create opportunities to expand vocabulary, practice social skills, and foster expressive language development 💬

3️⃣ Improved Fine Motor Skills: Engaging in activities related to a child’s special interests can help refine their fine motor skills. Whether it’s manipulating toys, drawing, or building, these tailored exercises promote dexterity and coordination 🧩

4️⃣ Encouraged Independence: When a child feels a strong connection to their therapy activities, they become more motivated to participate independently. Special interests empower them to take ownership of their progress and build self-confidence 💪🏼

5️⃣ Joyful Learning Experience: By incorporating special interests, therapy becomes a source of delight and enjoyment for the child. When they’re having fun, they become active and eager participants, making each session a memorable adventure! 🤩

👉🏼 Share your experiences with using special interests in therapy sessions! We’d love to hear your success stories and tips in the comments.

Put on our fancy outfits and celebrated some pretty amazing businesses 🤍✨We were so honored to be nominated for the Risi...
01/21/2026

Put on our fancy outfits and celebrated some pretty amazing businesses 🤍✨

We were so honored to be nominated for the Rising Star Award at the St. George Area Chamber of Commerce Foundation Gala and recognized alongside two incredible Southern Utah businesses.
We feel so lucky to do what we love and work with the very best kiddos every day.

BIG thank you to the Chamber for such a fun night — Southern Utah really does have the most amazing business community!

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Saint George, UT
84770

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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