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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.

02/23/2026

We are so excited to share our 6 Week Virtual AAC Series, Empowered Voices; Neurodiversity Affirming AAC, is now open for registration! ☺️

{Image Description: Slide 1: A bright yellow watercolor-like background with black text advertising a 6-week virtual AAC series titled “Empowered Voices; Neurodiversity Affirming AAC.” The flyer lists the hosts, dates, pricing, email contact, and details about recordings. 2 small infographics include: on the left, an outline of a black dedicated AAC device, on the right, a few black AAC symbol boards stacked slightly tilted. At the bottom right is a small circular logo that reads “peer projects.” Slide 2: Six pastel-colored circles arranged in two rows of three. Each circle represents one session in the AAC series. Colors include peach, lavender, teal, pink, green, and orange. Each circle contains the session number and topic in black text. Slide 3: A white background with a light yellow watercolor wash. At the top, bold text reads “Direct Payment QR Code.” Two large black-and-white QR codes appear: Top: labeled “$199 Sign Up” with a swooping arrow pointing to the QR code. Bottom: labeled “VIP Option” with another curved arrow pointing to the second QR code.}

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02/20/2026

We love our families 💛 this is a testimonial we just received and it truly warms our hearts to read this, as this is at the core of everything we do here 💛

{Image description: A yellow box with black text in the center that reads "You’ve all been SO AMAZING. Truly the best team ever. I will forever recommend PPTFTH to anyone in my ASD / special needs community, if asked. We can’t thank you enough, Linda. We thank you all for teaching, guiding, and accepting our child all these years. It’s been so wonderful to see him grow. To feel seen and heard. It’s been so wonderful. There’s not enough words to express my gratitude." Underneath is it signed by parent of 10 year old autistic child. At the bottom of the page is the Peer Projects from the Heart website.}

{Transcription: You’ve all been SO AMAZING. Truly the best team ever. I will forever recommend PPTFTH to anyone in my ASD / special needs community, if asked. We can’t thank you enough, Linda. We thank you all for teaching, guiding, and accepting our child all these years. It’s been so wonderful to see him grow. To feel seen and heard. It’s been so wonderful. There’s not enough words to express my gratitude. - -parent of 10 year old autistic child. www.peerprojectstherapyfromtheheart.com}

02/18/2026

We as a team wanted to ensure we acknowledged the importance of black history month. We chose the colors green, gold, black, and red for this post due to their significance. Red for the struggle & for the lives lost, Black for the people, Green for the growth & land, and Gold for prosperity, equality & justice.

Image Description: Slide 1: A bright, vibrant graphic with a green background features the text “Black History Month” in bold, stylized lettering—“Black History” in black and “Month” in a large pink cursive font. Below the text are three illustrated characters with diverse body types and styles. One person sits in a wheelchair wearing green boots, a green jacket, and pink accents. Another stands in the center with pigtails, green sleeves, orange shorts, and green boots, leaning playfully toward the viewer. The third person stands on the right, wearing a green top with flower decals and orange layered pants with platform shoes. Colorful starburst shapes decorate the background. The peer projects logo appears in the bottom right corner. Slide 2: a light yellow background.

Transcription: Black History Month. This month we want to acknowledge the racial disparities that BIPOC individuals experience in the healthcare field. Research has historically been done on mostly white individuals which makes it seem like neurodivergence is less prevalent in minority communities. In reality, it’s not uncommon; it’s just frequently misdiagnosed due to stigma. To all our BIPOC families, we see you, we hear you, and we are here to support you.

02/15/2026

The Federation of Children with Special Needs is hosting a FREE Movie night and we are happy to share this with our friends and family. All details are on the poster 💛

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A promotional flyer for a Free Movie Night presented by FCSN’s Youth Team. It features a bold marquee-style headline, the Intelligent Lives movie poster, and event details including date, time, location, food provided, and a QR code for registration.

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FREE MOVIE NIGHT
Presented by FCSN’s Youth Team

Join us for a free screening of Intelligent Lives with popcorn and pizza. Registration required.

When: Feb 21, 2026 | 5–7 PM
Where: Schrafft’s Center, Charlestown, MA
Free parking • MBTA accessible

Not a drop-off event. Parents/caregivers must attend with youth.

Register: bit.ly/45MDTVy

02/11/2026

Neurodivergence and chronic illness overlap more than many people realize. February is Rare Disease Awareness Month and we want to acknowledge the connectedness between chronic illness and neurodivergence. ♾️🦓

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02/09/2026

Here are some ways that our clinic is taking action steps for inclusive advocacy & representation all year long!

Transcription: Ways our clinic is taking action steps for inclusive advocacy & representation
ALL YEAR ROUND
embrace intersectionality all year round
transparency
prioritize authentic representation and uplift the voices of BIPOC and marginalized communities
deepen community engagement
continue DEI knowledge and capacity
strengthen our social media presence with inclusive content
Strengthening our understanding is an ongoing process and we are committed.
At the bottom:
The Progress Pride heart symbol and the logo peer projects – Therapy From the Heart.

Image Description: A colorful graphic features candy-heart–style illustrations, each containing a message about the clinic’s ongoing commitment to inclusive advocacy and representation. The hearts are in various pastel colors—pink, green, blue, yellow, orange, purple, and peach. A Progress Pride heart appears near the bottom, along with the clinic’s logo.

02/04/2026

February ND Affirming Book of the Month is Main Street A Community Story About Redlining by Britt Hawthorne and Tiffany Jewell, with illustrations by David Wilkerson. This is a new book released in January 2026! In this story, “a girl learns how the history of redlining has affected her neighborhood in this intergenerational picture book about racism, community action, and resilience. Olivia can’t wait to invite her friends to the 62nd annual Main Street Block Party. But when she does, Alison says that Main Street isn’t safe. Olivia’s eyes fill with tears, and she begins to wish that she didn’t live on Main Street at all. Then, Olivia learns what happened when her neighbor Ms. Effie was about her age: Ms. Effie’s family was also told that Main Street wasn’t good enough. The bank wouldn’t give them a loan to buy their house based on where it fell on a color-coded map: Mostly Black people lived near Main Street, so the neighborhood was colored red on the map. To fight back against this practice called redlining, Ms. Effie’s family became friends with their neighbors and got organized.”
{Image Description: A soft yellow and white curved background. At the center is the cover of the children’s book Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining. The cover illustration shows a lively neighborhood street with colorful storefronts, including one labeled “Groceries.” A young girl with curly hair rides a bicycle toward the viewer, wearing a teal dress and roller-style sneakers. Several community members walk in the background.}

Transcription: ND Affirming Book of the Month. February 2026. Main Street: A Community Story About Redlining. Written by Britt Hawthrone and Tiffany Jewell, Illustrated by David Wilkerson

02/02/2026

Join us for our Baby Playgroup led by Sue Savarese MS CCC-SLP!😍

https://checkout.page/s/8xOtWRCfpnc4V

{Image Description: Flyer on a light yellow background promoting a baby playgroup. At the top are illustrated babies of diverse skin tones playing together.}

Transcription: “Baby Playgroup” for ages 0–18 months with a caregiver, led by a speech-language pathologist, with speech-language screening included. The group will meet on Wednesdays from 11:00–11:45 AM on March 4, 11, 18, and 25. Cost is $60 for the four-week session. Location is Peer Projects, 800 Cummings Center, Suite 160U, Beverly, MA. A QR code and Register Here link are shown for registration, along with contact information and the Peer Projects Therapy from the Heart logo.

01/30/2026

Our Caregiver Support Group will host the February meeting virtually this coming Monday from 6:30-7:30 💻 come meet Kathy and fellow caregivers, feel free to share you story, your tips and get lots of advice and support 💛 RSVP on our web page to get a link sent for the meeting 💻

{image description - a yellow, cream and grey background leaflet with Caregiver Support Group in black bold print with a small yellow heart in the center under Peer Projects Therapy from the Heart logo. In a yellow circle to the bottom right there is the time the support group will meet along with information on the group to the left. How to register and the website is along the bottom of the page.}

Transcription {Caregiver Support Group. Every caregiver and child has a unique relationship which presents itself with both amazing experiences and some hard to manage situations. Join us to meet other caregivers, share stories, experiences, and learn from each other how to best approach life supporting a child with learning difficulties or differences. 1st Monday of the Month 6:30 - 7:30 PM. An informal virtual support group facilitated by Kathy Callahan. For more information and to register please visit peerprojectstherapyfromtheheart.com.}

01/29/2026

OT Tip of the Day ❄️⛄️

Transcription: OT Tip of the Day- Snow play is great heavy work! Shoveling, pushing snow, pulling a sled, and building snowmen gives great whole-body input for regulation and strength.

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01/28/2026

Co-regulation looks like quiet company, shared space, and feeling safe enough to slow down together. 💛📚

{Image Description: Two young children sit side-by-side in a red wagon, quietly reading books together in a cozy playroom. One child holds a book open on their lap while the other reads a different book, with a stuffed panda nestled between them. Shelves of children’s books and toys fill the background, creating a warm, playful learning space. The moment captures calm connection, shared literacy, and the joy of reading together.}

01/26/2026

How familiar are you with these neurodiversity affirming terms?🌈♾️

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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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