MASPOT
Fall Conference September 24 & 25, 2009
We are excited to announce that Ms Anne Buckley-Reen,
OTR, RYT is our presenter for Fall Conference.
This NEW 2 day course offers the school based
therapist 4 researched routines utilizing a
comprehensive group yoga program in an accessible
format for children of all abilities. The Get Ready
To Learn was developed by yoga teacher and
occupational therapist, Anne Buckley-Reen. Get
Ready To Learn provides a daily therapeutic
classroom routine designed to address problems with
self regulation, attention, motor planning, auditory
processing and motor performance.
Developed for the NYC Department of Education and
implemented in classrooms during the 2008-09 school
year, this program has been highly acclaimed by
participating teachers, principals and
administrators throughout the city. Teachers have
documented positive changes in behaviors, with over
95% reporting that their students are calmer and
are more focused following the program. Therapists
have reported changes in language, motor and sensory
processing and parents have reported positive
changes in sleep, eating and transitions.
Anne Buckley Reen, OTR, RYT has 29 years of
experience in pediatrics and is the presenter of the
popular workshop “Yoga Therapy For the Child With
Developmental Challenges”. Known for her work with
therapeutic yoga, Anne was asked to develop a
classroom curriculum for the largest special
education program in the country. The program,
which was introduced in 2008-09, has received high
ratings from all involved classroom staff.
The program is designed for all populations
including students with multiple handicaps,
developmental disabilities, and autistic spectrum
disorders. The program has been tested with
students ages 4 through high school in self
contained classrooms throughout NYC and is now
available to therapists around the country.
Check back soon for brochure and registration
information!
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