# About - Leah

## Leah Kuypers, Guest Speaker

### MA Ed., OTR/L

Leah earned a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, a Graduate Certificate in Autism, and a Master’s in Education from Hamline University in St. Paul, MN. She has practiced as an OT and specialist in school and clinical settings, specializing in regulation and social-emotional learning.

**Creator, The Zones of Regulation and Founder & CEO, The Zones of Regulation, Inc.**

Leah Kuypers, MA Ed., OTR/L, is the creator of The Zones of Regulation, a framework designed to foster regulation. She is the author of _The Zones of Regulation® Digital Curriculum_ ( [zonesofregulation.com](https://zonesofregulation.com/), 2024) and the new companion print book _Getting Into The Zones of Regulation™: The Complete Framework and Digital Curriculum Companion_ (Think Social Publishing, 2024). In addition, she is the author of two Zones of Regulation apps, as well as co-creator of _Navigating The Zones_ and _Advanced Pack_, a game and its expansion deck, the Zones storybook set, and Tools to Try card decks, all published by Think Social Publishing. Leah provides trainings and consultation to districts, professionals, and caregivers on regulation and social emotional learning and conducts workshops on The Zones of Regulation framework to groups around the world.

Explore the _Digital Curriculum_, webinars, and trainings at the website, [www.zonesofregulation.com](https://zonesofregulation.com/). Leah resides in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with her husband, son, and daughter.

**Disclosure Statement**

Financial: Author/speaker for Think Social Publishing, Inc., and receives speaking fees and royalty payments. She is the owner of Kuypers Consulting, Inc., and its related intellectual property and receives royalties for the sale of its products.

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