Review: Jan 12, 2019: The Role of Motor Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder

January 12, 2019Filomena's CornerAllyson Locke, M.S., OTR/L

The 2019 Therapro Saturday Seminar Series was launched by school-based physical therapists, Dr. Jennifer Colebourn, MSPT, DPT and Dr. Julie Goff, MSPT, DPT with their presentation: The Role of Motor Interventions in Autism Spectrum Disorder. Jenn and Julie met at Northeastern University where they were pursuing their doctoral degrees. Jenn’s research focuses on motor interventions … Continue reading Review: Jan 12, 2019: The Role of Motor Intervention in Autism Spectrum Disorder →

Move Mindfully Card Deck and Sensory Systems

February 7, 2018Body Awareness, SensoryGuest Blogger

by Stephanie Kennelly Therapro is excited to offer the Move Mindfully Card Deck, available at our store. This product helps integrate physical fitness, mindfulness and social emotional skills into practice. The deck not only offers individual poses, but also routines to address a variety of common needs, such as “accident prone” and “lethargic”. As a … Continue reading Move Mindfully Card Deck and Sensory Systems →

Using Movement to Motivate and Develop Hand Skills

September 4, 2013Fine Motor, Hippotherapy, Occupational Therapy, Strength & RehabBarbara Smith, fine motor, hand skills, Hippotherapy, Occupational Therapy, OT, Sensory ReinforcementTherapro

By Barbara Smith, M.S., OTR/L Movement, whether on a horse, swing or trampoline, provides sensory stimulation that nourishes the brain and in turn promotes attention and learning. Movement can also be used therapeutically to motivate children to engage in hand activities. As an Occupational Therapist working at Ironstone Therapy in Andover, MA, I am able … Continue reading Using Movement to Motivate and Develop Hand Skills →