Peer Projects - Therapy from the Heart

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Peer Projects - Therapy from the Heart

Peer Projects - Therapy from the Heart is a pediatric practice providing occupational therapy and sp Peer Projects was founded in 2005 by Linda Murphy.

Therapy from the Heart was founded by Mary Lou Gagnon. In 2012 they merged their practices in Beverly, MA offering speech language therapy and occupational therapy, including assessments, social pragmatic groups, Relationship Development Intervention (RDI), craniosacral therapy / myofascial release, feeding and swallowing programs, reading and school consultation.

04/30/2026

🎯 Why we use poppers in OT! 🎯
Poppers are a fun and engaging way to build important skills!

💪 Hand strength: helps strengthen the muscles in the hand by squeezing the belly to launch the ball
👀 Hand-eye coordination: by aiming and hitting a target while shooting the ball
🤲 Force Modulation: works on coordinating the body with how hard to squeeze for the ball to pop out

04/29/2026

A night of magic, connection, and sensory-friendly fun 💛 Join us at Peer Projects for a cozy movie night and tea party featuring Beauty and the Beast!

Image Descriptions and Transcriptions:
1) A bright yellow promotional flyer for a family-friendly event hosted by Peer Projects. At the top is the Peer Projects logo. Bold black text reads: “Families are invited to a sensory friendly movie night & tea party at Peer Projects.” In the center is a colorful poster of Beauty and the Beast, showing Belle and the Beast dancing, surrounded by familiar animated characters. Decorative icons of a film strip and tea party items (teapots, cups, flowers, and cupcakes) appear on either side. At the bottom, a blue section with large white text reads: “Peer Projects Theater Presents: Beauty and the Beast.”
2) A bright yellow informational flyer with a large blue text box in the center titled “What to expect:” in playful white lettering. At the top are cartoon images inspired by Beauty and the Beast, including a princess in a yellow gown on the left, animated enchanted objects (a clock, teacup, and candlestick) in the center, and a beast character on the right.
Inside the blue box, white text provides event details:

“When: Saturday May 9th at 4:00 PM”
“Where: Peer Projects (800 Cummings Center, Suite 160 U)”
Guests are invited to come dressed in princess or royal costumes.
Activities include watching a movie, having a snack, enjoying tea, and making a movie-themed craft, with options for sensory breaks, tools, and sensory-friendly seating and activities.
Cost is listed as $5 per family.
Below the blue box, black text on the yellow background asks families to inform organizers of any food allergies and notes that families may bring snacks if their child has specific preferences. At the bottom, bold text reads: “RSVP via email to jaime@pptfth.com by 5/6!”

04/27/2026

Full speed ahead 🚗💨 co-regulation, partnership, teamwork, imagination, and a whole lot of joy!

Image Description(s):
Image 1: Two young children sit on a carpeted floor, playing together with a colorful toy car ramp and several small cars. One child releases cars down the track while the other focuses closely, guiding vehicles and holding a toy figure. A bin filled with more toy cars sits nearby.

Image 2: Two young children sit close together on a carpeted floor, engaged in shared play with a colorful car ramp toy. One child holds the ramp steady while the other positions small toy cars at the top, preparing to send them down. Both children are focused and engaged, with their attention directed toward the moving cars.

04/25/2026

Therapy From the Heart is hiring for a full-time or part-time Occupational Therapist - come join our wonderful team 💛

{Image Description: A grey background with the Therapy From the Heart logo in the top right corner and with We're Hiring in large yellow font and the rest of the font describing the role in black font. At the bottom of the page there is a yellow swirl with black font describing where to send the resume.}

Transcription: We're Hiring. Occupational Therapist. Therapy From the Heart is seeking a full-time or part-time licensed pediatric occupational therapy practitioner to join our group in delivering outstanding occupational therapy services to children, from toddler age through young adulthood.
Minimum Requirements
Graduate of accredited program for Occupational Therapy Practitioners
* Current license as an Occupational Therapist in MA.
* Current Certification with NBCOT
* Strong written and verbal communication skills
* Able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company proprietary information.
* Able to relate professionally and positively, and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels.
Send Your Resume and Cover Letter To: john@pptfth.com

04/24/2026

Do you have Summer Plans?? Join us for our Summer Enrichment program and make some great memories💛

{Image Description: This image is a flyer for August Summer Enrichment at Peer Projects. The background is bright yellow with a soft yellow sun in the top left containing a small logo reading "Peer Projects" with a black outlined, thin yellow arch that has a yellow face above it smiling. The top reads "Summer Enrichment" in black, bold text followed by a description in black text. The middle of the flyer contains an army green oval with dates and times in yellow and white text. The bottom of the flyer has a black half circle in background with three images each in a tan border frame on top. From left to right, image 1 is three children each wearing a different shade of blue shirt, looking down using magnetic animals. Image 2 is a child on their knees wearing black shorts and gray sweater appearing excited with a lime green car track in the back. Image 3 is two children with their backs to viewers using ride on cars, the child on the left is wearing a red sweater, tan pants on a red car while the child on the right is wearing a white and blue shirt and blue pants while on a blue car. The bottom of the flyer reads "Join Now" in army green text, to the left is a QR code for "week 1" and on right a code for "Week 2". At the very bottom in white text it refers to cost and deposit required.}

Transcription: Summer Enrichment: Join us for a fun and engaging enrichment program designed to support children 4-15 years old in building meaningful peer connections through shared experiences. We require that your child is independent in toileting.

All activities are thoughtfully designed, helping children develop confidence, communication and positive social experiences in a supportive environment. Peer cohorts will be created based on interests,ages, and where each child is in their unique developmental history.

Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 10:00am-1:00pm
Sessions: Week 1: 8/11, 8/12, 8/13 Week 2: 8/18, 8/19, 8/20

Join Now
$750 private pay
Please contact our office to learn more.
$100 deposit required upon registration

04/23/2026

Welcome to our new infant and toddler OT gym! A space designed for play, exploration, and growth! From climbing and hands-on exploration to sensory and fine motor play, everything here supports your child’s development in a fun and engaging way! 🌈

04/22/2026

Co-Regulation is identifying competent-authentic-contingent roles in the moment. In this photo, 2 peers are engaged in roles where one holds the transformer in the pan while the other pours water into it. 🩵

{Image Description: Two young children sit on the floor, engaged in sensory play together. They are gathered around a colorful, flower-patterned mat with a water play setup that includes a small plastic boat structure, scoops, and compartments. One child holds a toy robot while the other uses a scoop and a cup to move water and bouncy balls. Around them are additional toys, including small cars and containers. An adult sits nearby, partially visible.}

04/21/2026

Join us for our first Dungeon & Dragon's Enrichment Camp this Summer!

{Image description: A vibrant yellow flyer promoting a Dungeon & Dragons Summer Program for ages 12+. A central photo shows colorful polyhedral dice on a tabletop map. with white writing on it describing the camp and D&D. There are two QR codes to register for week 1 or week 2.

Transcription: Dungeon & Dragon's heading. Join a summer D&D campaign within a supportive setting! Participants who are newer to the game are welcome, as well as experienced players. This enrichment program will be geared towards adventurers who are ages 12 and older.
Dates: Two sessions (July 21–23 and July 28–30) from 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM.

Details: Hosted by Peer Projects; $475/week with a $100 deposit.

Bottom: Includes QR codes for registration, contact info (978-712-0003), and the company logo.

04/20/2026

Why we should NEVER use the word “look.”

{Image Description: All slides have a baby yellow vertical striped border. On the first slide features a black and yellow Peer Projects logo. The font is black and sage green. On slide 3 there are 2 small infographics: the top one shows a white X in the middle of a red circle and the bottom one shows a white check mark in the middle of a green circle.}

Transcription: Neurotypes do not have one specific “look” Comments such as “You don’t look Autistic” can unintentionally invalidate someone’s experience. Let’s eliminate “look.” Additionally, we can’t see someone’s internal state. For someone who struggles with interoception, they may not recognize their own cues, let alone present them how one might expect. When someone shares, trust their experience and appreciate their comfort in sharing that with you. “You don’t look like you’re in pain” “I never would have known” “Thanks for sharing with me, let me know if you need anything”

04/16/2026

POV: you’re talking to someone that doesn’t work in pediatrics 🫧💛

{Video description: a woman is seen on a purple and blue galaxy swing with a yellow banana and a alphabet letter necklace. She is seen blowing bubbles and there are red and yellow scarfs on the floor along with a busy play block in the OT gym}

04/15/2026

April is an important and powerful month for many reasons💐

Image Description: This image is a soft, spring-themed graphic with a light cream background and watercolor-style yellow accents. Delicate illustrations of flowers and greenery frame the edges. The text is a light sage green.}

Transcription: April is
Autism Acceptance and Awareness Month

Stress Awareness Month

Child Abuse Prevention Month

Sexual Assualt Prevention and Awareness Month

Arab American Heritage Month

Parkinson’s Awareness Month

National Cancer Prevention Month

Occupational Therapy Month

Limb Loss and Limb Difference Awareness Month

Minority Health Month

Oral Cancer Awareness Month

04/13/2026

Pacing: What is it?

{Image Description: All slides have a light yellow background with a yellow and black Peer Projects logo in the bottom right. On the last slide contains three pictures: one small black spoon, a stoplight, and a scale.}

Transcription: Pacing, Be proactive instead of reactive. So often people wait to implement regulation tools until it’s too late. But what if tools were implemented along the way? Pacing Strategies Build an awareness of how many spoons a task takes. Red tasks run us to empty. Yellow tasks are neutral. Green tasks recharge us. Alternate high and low energy tasks.

Address

Peer Projects: 800 Cummings Ctr, Suite 160-U; Therapy From The Heart: 100 Cummings Ctr, Ste 341J
Beverly, MA
01915

Website

http://www.peerprojectstherapyfromtheheart.com/

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