Therapro’s certification as a woman-owned business reflects not only leadership at the organizational level but a deep, ongoing commitment to elevating the voices, ideas, and innovations of women across the therapy and special education fields.
From the beginning, Therapro has served as a platform for women clinicians, educators, and researchers to bring their expertise into classrooms, clinics, and homes. Today, that legacy continues through a diverse portfolio of products, programs, and assessments—many of which were created by women who saw a need and developed practical, effective solutions.
Empowering Clinicians Through Therapro Publications
In Therapro’s early years, founder Dr. Karen Weihrauch recognized that many therapists had already developed highly effective programs—but lacked a pathway to share them widely. By mentoring and supporting these professionals, Therapro helped transform proven ideas into accessible, professionally developed resources.
These contributions continue to shape practice today:
I Can Work! Vocational Skills Curriculum by Angela Mahoney
A structured, classroom-ready program that builds vocational and life skills to support student independence and transition planning.
Drive Thru Menus by Tere Bowen-Irish
A creative set of therapeutic activity cards designed to improve attention, regulation, and engagement—now available in both physical and digital formats.
Sensory Connection Program Series by Karen Moore
A widely respected series focused on self-regulation strategies for adolescents and adults, grounded in sensory integration principles.
Fine Motor Olympics Program by Marcia Bridgeman
A classroom-friendly approach to fine motor intervention that integrates therapy into everyday school routines.
Social Language Rules and Tools Curriculum by Deborah Fortin
A comprehensive curriculum supporting social communication skills across play, conversation, and classroom participation.
Women Advancing Assessment and Evidence-Based Practice
Therapro has also played a key role in bringing clinician-developed assessments to market—tools that support data-driven decision-making and meaningful intervention planning.
- Preschool Visual Motor Integration Assessment (PVMIA) by Gertrude Deitchman & Cordelia Puttkammer: A specialized assessment designed to evaluate visual-perceptual and motor integration skills in preschool-aged children.
- Clinical Observations of Motor and Postural Skills (COMPS-2) by Brenda Wilson, Bonnie Kaplan, Nancy Pollock & Mary Law: A standardized tool for identifying subtle motor and postural challenges in children ages 5–15.
- Here’s How I Write by Sarina Goldstand, Debbie Gavir, Sharon A. Cermak & Julie Bissell: A unique, student-centered handwriting assessment that promotes self-awareness and goal setting.
- Sensory Integration Inventory – Revised by Judith Reisman & Bonnie Hanschu: A foundational screening tool for occupational therapists working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Making Therapy Engaging Through Women-Created Games
Therapro’s product line also includes innovative, play-based tools developed by women who understand the importance of engagement in learning and therapy:
- Letter Treasure Hunt Game by Jenny Clark: A pirate-themed handwriting adventure that motivates practice through play.
- NOVENOPS by Rita Samuelson: A grammar-based card game that transforms sentence-building into an interactive, enjoyable experience.
- Trunks-The Game of Motor Memory by Diane Long: A dynamic game that blends movement and cognition to strengthen memory, executive function, and motor planning.
Supporting Innovation Beyond Our Walls
Therapro’s commitment extends beyond in-house publications. The company actively partners with and distributes products from other women-led businesses—amplifying innovation across the therapy industry.
- Chewy Tubes by Mary Schiavoni: Widely used oral motor tools that support sensory needs and safe chewing.
- Just Right! A Sensory Modulation Curriculum (K–5) and Just Right! Jr. A Sensory Modulation Curriculum for Emerging Learners by Kim Wiggins: Structured curricula that help students understand and regulate their sensory needs in school settings.
- Better Board Slant Board by Susan Hardy: A practical, lightweight tool that promotes optimal positioning for handwriting and visual attention.
- Functional Hand by Linda Merry & Celine Skertich: An innovative adaptive device that enables individuals with significant hand challenges to participate in writing, art, and daily activities.
A Legacy of Leadership and Impact
Therapro’s woman-owned certification reflects decades of leadership, mentorship, and collaboration. More importantly, it highlights the collective impact of women across the therapy field—clinicians, educators, and innovators who continue to shape best practices and improve outcomes for individuals of all abilities.
By supporting and distributing these products, Therapro not only delivers effective tools but also helps ensure that the expertise behind them reaches the professionals and families who need it most.
Explore the difference.
Discover Therapro’s collection of therapist-developed resources and see how women-led innovation continues to drive meaningful progress in therapy, education, and beyond.
