Meet Anne Buckley-Reen: A Trailblazer in Autism, Motor Development & Therapeutic Yoga
Anne Buckley‑Reen, OTR, RYT, is a powerhouse in the world of autism intervention. A pioneer in using yoga therapeutically, Anne has transformed how clinicians, educators, and families support children with autism—especially those struggling with motor and regulatory challenges. For over 20 years, Anne has been teaching through ERI, sharing her knowledge and inspiring therapists.
Anne’s groundbreaking work has been researched, published, and cited across leading professional journals, becoming the foundation
for the highly regarded Get Ready Project, a research‑supported preparatory program that is changing classrooms and clinical practice nationwide.
In 2012, the American Journal of Occupational Therapy published a landmark study led by Anne Buckley‑Reen alongside fellow researchers Kristie Patten Koenig and Satvika Garg. Their findings offered compelling evidence that the Get Ready Project (formerly Get Ready to Learn) significantly reduces irritability, lethargy, social withdrawal, hyperactivity, and noncompliance in children with autism spectrum disorders (ASDs).
Anne’s innovative approach has also caught national attention—featured on PBS’s “Innovations in Education,” highlighted on NPR’s “Classroom Yoga Helps Improve Behavior of Kids with Autism,” and showcased by ABC News.
Her reputation as a leader in therapeutic movement continues to grow.
Real‑World Impact: What Educators Are Saying
Barbara Joseph, NYC School Administrator and Get Ready to Learn program facilitator, shares the powerful ripple effect of Anne’s work:
“Implementing the Get Ready to Learn program across our district with students ages 3–21 has produced tremendous results. We’ve seen a marked decrease in behaviors that interfere with learning, and an increase in behaviors that enhance each student’s ability to learn effectively. Teachers, administrators, parents, and students are all noticing differences. Parents are telling us their children are responding to their environment in entirely new ways. We expected progress—but the data shows gains beyond what we imagined.”
Learn From Anne at ERI’s Birth to Three Conference
Education Resources, Inc. is thrilled to feature Anne Buckley‑Reen as a speaker at our upcoming Birth to Three Conference. Don’t miss her dynamic session:
Whether you’re brand‑new to working with young children on the spectrum or a seasoned professional, Anne offers deep insights and practical tools you can use immediately.
Dive Deeper Into Her Work
Anne will also be teaching her popular course Motor Issues in Autism several times this year. Join her for an in‑depth exploration of her research, therapeutic applications, and hands‑on techniques that help children move, regulate, connect, and thrive.
Anne Buckley-Reen’s published papers