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Celebrating the Therapro Community: A Heartfelt Thank You

Company News & Announcements

At Therapro, we are deeply grateful for the continuous support of our dedicated community. Celebrating the Therapro community’s support has been an integral part of our journey, and we want to take this opportunity to extend a heartfelt thank you. Your trust in our products and services enables us to continue providing valuable resources for therapists, educators, and caregivers. Together, we are making a positive impact on the lives of children, families, and professionals.

Thank you so very much for your kind words about us in the Pediatric Occupational Therapists Facebook Group! This group is a great resource for “all pediatric occupational therapists and students around the world to discuss our experiences and exchange ideas in this wonderful yet challenging career.”
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At Therapro, we are committed to supporting professionals, parents, and caregivers with free resources designed to enhance everyday practices. From our informative blog space to our monthly newsletters, we strive to provide valuable tools that foster growth and development for both children and adults. These resources are just a glimpse of the many ways we aim to make a positive impact in the lives of those we serve. We encourage you to explore our full range of resources and products at therapro.com, where you’ll find everything you need to support your work and provide the best care possible. Whether you’re looking for educational materials, therapeutic tools, or guidance on various topics, we’ve got you covered. Take advantage of these free resources and continue to support the children and families you work with.

Therapies in the School 2013

Events & Conferences

The November 21-22 Therapies in the School conference, sponsored by Education Resources, Inc., in Framingham, MA, was an incredibly constructive time for therapists to learn and share the latest in evidence-based strategies, select appropriate assessment tools and assistive technology, apply best practices in team collaboration…and much, much more!

As the Therapro rep, it was fun to talk with many therapists about tools they like and how they use them in their school-based practices.

Here are some popular materials that therapists loved and recommended:

Check them out on the Therapro website to see if they could be useful in your practice!

From all accounts, this was a very fruitful conference for attendees, who walked away on Friday afternoon after a full two days of listening, learning, discussion, and networking.

– Filomena Connor, MS, OTR/L
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Brain Gym®: Movement-Based Learning Readiness

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This past Saturday, Therapro was thrilled to host a dynamic and highly attended professional development seminar at our headquarters, with over 80 enthusiastic participants in attendance.

Pamela Formosa, MA, OTR/L, delivered an engaging and insightful presentation exploring the benefits of Brain Gym®, a movement-based learning readiness program that supports children with a variety of challenges including sensory integration difficulties, attention issues, emotional regulation concerns, and learning differences. Her session focused on how Brain Gym can empower students to “solve their own puzzles” by using movement as a tool for self-regulation and improved focus.

Brain Gym® is an internationally recognized program that uses intentional movement to enhance brain function and prepare the body and mind for learning. Rooted in neuroscience and developmental movement, this approach integrates physical activity with goal setting and self-awareness to create a holistic framework for academic and personal success.

Formosa guided attendees through a range of Brain Gym activities that are designed to activate both hemispheres of the brain, improve body coordination, and promote cognitive development. These exercises can be seamlessly incorporated into classrooms, therapy sessions, or home routines to support readiness for learning and overall engagement.

Why Movement Matters in Learning

Movement is a critical component of brain development, particularly in early childhood and for individuals with diverse learning needs. Programs like Brain Gym® help children access the neurological pathways required for attention, memory, and emotional regulation. When incorporated regularly, these movement-based learning readiness programs can make a meaningful difference in a child’s ability to process information and thrive in educational environments.

Check out this short clip from the workshop to see Brain Gym in action:

Explore More Movement-Based Resources

If you’re seeking more engaging and effective ways to support students’ sensory, motor, and cognitive development, be sure to explore Therapro’s Move to Learn collection. These resources offer therapists, educators, and parents a wide array of movement-based tools designed to enhance readiness for learning, support attention, and promote physical engagement in a fun and accessible way.

From balance and coordination tools to activities that target executive functioning and sensory regulation, our Move to Learn products align well with the principles of Brain Gym and other movement-based learning readiness programs.