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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.

04/06/2026

Connection meets growth✨

{Image Description: A young child and an adult sit together on the floor in a therap room. They are focused on a whiteboard with colorful magnetic numbers spread across it. The adult is writing on the whiteboard as they weire and trace numbers with a marker. Toys, cushions, and a small slide are visible in the background.}

04/03/2026

Spread the word - We are Hiring 💛 Maybe you or someone you know is looking for their next role and would be the perfect fit for our practice 💛 reach out to John directly by emailing john@pptfth.com 💻

04/02/2026

Needohs may be trending but they have always been a staple in OT... here’s why!

Builds hand strength 💪
- Squeezing helps strengthen small muscles in the hand needed for writing, cutting, and everyday tasks!

Helps you stay focused 🎯
- It gives your hands something to do so you can pay better attention during class or activities without loosing focus!

Provides calming sensory input 🌈
- The soft squishy texture can be soothing for people who need extra sensory input

Supports fine motor skills ✍️
- Supports the hand skills needed for coloring, writing, and other daily activities

We ❤️ !

04/01/2026

April is Autism Acceptance Month! Our book of the month is “Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity: Unmasking Autism” by Dr. Devon Price. Dr. Devon Price is a social psychologist, professor, author, and proud Autistic person. Dr. Devon Price’s book gives “A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, giving individuals the tools to safely uncover their true selves while broadening society’s narrow understanding of neurodiversity.”
“In Unmasking Autism, Dr. Devon Price shares his personal experience with masking and blends history, social science research, prescriptions, and personal profiles to tell a story of neurodivergence that has thus far been dominated by those on the outside looking in.”

{Image Description: The background is a gradient of soft yellow to bold, vibrant yellow with curved, radiating bands that create a warm, uplifting feel. Centered in the image is the cover of the book Unmasking Autism by Dr. Devon Price. The book cover is white with minimalist styling. The subtitle reads “Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity.” The title “UNMASKING AUTISM” is displayed in large, bold letters with a gradient of colors (greens, blues, yellows, reds).}

Transcription: ND Affirming Book of the Month
Discovering the New Faces of Neurodiversity
Unmasking Autism
Devon Price, PhD
Author of Laziness Does Not Exist
April 2026
Autism Acceptance Month

03/30/2026

Back by popular demand!!! Our AAC Series, Empowered Voices, will now be offered indefinitely as a self-paced course! We are so excited!💛

Image Description: This image is a flyer for a virtual educational series focused on augmentative and alternative communication (AAC). The background is a soft yellow with scattered polka dots in muted tones. At the top, the title reads in a script-style font: “Empowered Voices: Neurodiversity Affirming AAC.” A small graphic of AAC communication boards appears in the upper left corner. In the bottom right corner, there is a small logo that reads “Peer Projects.” The flyer is yellow with gray and purple font.

Transcription: Empowered Voices: Neurodiversity Affirming AAC 6 Session Self Paced Virtual AAC Series
Hosted By:
Phoebe Beard M.S., CCC-SLP (she/her)
Jessica Nestle, Parent, Educator & Licensed Reading Specialist (she/her)

Price: $199 for all 6 sessions
If you are interested in adding a consultation to your purchase, contact us for further information!

Email: phoebe@pptfth.com to sign up

Recordings: Recordings will be avaliable indefinitely following when you sign up.

Also included: session outlines, PDF of slides, and handouts

Session 1: Foundations of AAC & Shifting Mindsets

Session 2: Understanding Learners, Profiles, & Common Barriers

Session 3: Language Growth

Through AAC

Session 4: AAC & Gestalt Language Processing

Session 5: Literacy & Expanding

Communication with AAC

Session 6: AAC in School

& Advocacy

Direct Payment Link

03/26/2026

Spring vibes here at OT working on fine motor & visual motor skills! 🌈✨

{Image Description: A sheet of white paper has a large rainbow drawn across it, with each band outlined. The rainbow is decorated with small, round, dots in matching colors (red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and purple). A child’s hands are visible near the paper, actively pressing the small dots onto the rainbow.} There is a blue cloud on the page with gold glitter on it.}

03/25/2026

Some snapshots of our pre-vocational group!🛒🍪 The goals of our pre-vocational group include supporting the development of independent work/life skills, communication, fostering executive functioning skills, & forming meaningful relationships.

{Image Description: All photos were taken inside a grocery store. The background includes gray shelves stocked with food items, a white ceiling, and either a white or beige floor. Image 1: Two individuals stand facing the camera, smiling inside the store. The individual on the left wears an army green coat and black pants, smiling and holding a white paper, a grocery list. The person on the right stands sideways to the camera, wearing blue jeans and a plaid jacket. Image 2: An individual is facing backward, walking forward wearing a blue jacket. They are pulling a black cart with 2 large wheels. Image 3: Two individuals are walking down the grocery store aisle surrounded by good items such as nuts and chips. They are walking forward, and the camera is behind them. At the bottom of the picture is the front of a shopping cart. Above their heads is a aisle sign that reads: “13 - Chips, Snack Nuts, Popcorn, Natural Chips.”” }

03/23/2026

Shared joy through LETTERS! 🌈🔤🧩

{Image Description: An overhead view shows two young children sitting on a brightly colored foam alphabet mat made of interlocking puzzle pieces. Each square displays a different letter in uppercase and lowercase, with vivid colors like yellow, blue, green, red, and purple. The child on the left, wearing a blue long-sleeve shirt, is reaching toward a yellow square with the letter “M.The child on the right is wearing a gray long-sleeve shirt. Above them, an adult’s hand wearing a yellow sweater holds a large, pink foam letter “L.” }

03/20/2026

A huge shoutout to Cai who presented at MoLA (Meeting of Language in Autism) in Atlanta, Georgia! Cai presented their thesis on the “Use of Group Affiliation Language by Cisgender and Gender Expansive Autistic Adults: A Mixed Methods Study.” We are so proud of you Cai! 👏🏻💛

{Image Description: Image 1: Located at the poster presentation section of the conference. Two individuals stand in the front, conversing beside a large research poster mounted on a display board. Cai is on the right, wearing glasses, a sleeveless black top, loose green pants, and a name badge. The individual on the left is listening, with their hands raised near their face. They have long hair and are wearing a patterned long-sleeve top and gray jeans. In the background, several other people are walking around and talking near similar poster displays. Image 2: Cai is standing in front of their poster presentation smiling. Their poster uses bright colors with pink and aqua blue text boxes, as well as white charts and text boxes. The poster hangs on a gray background.}

03/19/2026

Check out our new and improved setup for choosing activities and building a gym plan in OT! ✨
 Using a visual plan supports planning and organization by breaking ideas down into clear, manageable steps. It helps kids learn how to sequence and organize their thoughts, which can carry over into greater participation in daily activities. It also promotes independence and motivation. When kids take ownership of planning their session, it builds confidence and increases engagement!

{Image Description: A young child is sitting on a carpeted floor facing a wall-mounted organizer with multiple clear pockets arranged in rows. Each pocket contains a small card with a picture and label of different therapy equipment, such as swings, a trampoline, balls, and other sensory tools. The child is looking at the board and choosing pictures to add to their Velcro plan on the floor.}

03/18/2026

We love to use photos from a child’s lived experiences to target story retells!📸📕🎞️

{Image Description: A young child and an adult woman are sitting together on a carpeted floor. The child, wearing a gray hoodie, is leaning forward and pointing intently at a page in an open book or scrapbook that contains photos and handwritten text. The woman, positioned closely behind him is looking gown and pointing. Nearby on the floor is a blue handled cup with a yellow insert, and in the background there are soft play items, including a small trampoline and stacked mats.}

03/16/2026

Did you know we offer voice therapy for age-related voice decline?💬🗣️

{Image Description: A light yellow informational flyer titled “Voice Therapy for Age Related Voice Decline.” The flyer is divided into two columns of text. To the right of the text is a small illustration of an older adult with short gray hair practicing vocal exercises into a microphone while seated at a desk. A speech-language pathologist with curly dark hair sits across from them holding a clipboard labeled “Voice Exercises.” A computer screen with soundwave graphics and a diagram of the vocal tract appear in the background. The older adult is speaking or vocalizing “AHHH.” Decorative blue lines radiate around the bottom text for emphasis. In the lower-right corner is the Peer Projects logo.}

Transcription: Voice Therapy For Age Related Voice Decline. Do you experience vocal fatigue, hoarseness, or inability to make yourself heard? Therapy typically focuses on reversing age-related vocal atrophy and improving vocal fold closure through glottal exercise-based interventions. Improvements are generally seen in as little as 6-8 sessions. Heidi Cope M.S. CCC-SLP is our voice specialist! Therapy is available both in person and virtually!

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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