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Why I Became an OT

One of the first "big ideas" I remember having came when I was about 10 years old, sitting in the back of my...
Megan Matthews
August 10, 2026
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Why Your Neurodivergent Child Forgets to Eat, Melts Down Without Warning, or Struggles to Potty Train (It's a Hidden Sense)

You're not imagining it, and your child isn't being difficult. There's often a hidden sense behind these struggles:...
Megan Matthews
August 3, 2026
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Your Neurodivergent Child Won't Try New Foods?

Before we talk about strategy, let's reframe how we think about eating itself. Eating Is the Last Stop on a Long...
Megan Matthews
July 13, 2026
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I'm a Certified Autism Specialist

Why I pursued the credential, and what it changes for the families I work with.
Megan Matthews
July 6, 2026
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What Serving CNY Means to Me

Why I built Empower Kids OT here, and what this community means to me.
Megan Matthews
April 28, 2026
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Autism and Potty Training: Why The Usual Approaches May Not Work

Why a sensory-first approach often works when the usual methods don't.
Megan Matthews
April 27, 2026
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Your Child Didn't Qualify for School OT. Now What?

Why "doesn't qualify" doesn't mean "doesn't need help," and what private pediatric OT can do that the school system can't.
Megan Matthews
April 7, 2026
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The Difference Between a Tantrum and a Sensory Meltdown

& Why it Changes How You Respond
Megan Matthews
April 6, 2026
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A Sensory Diet Is Not What You Think It Is (And Your Child Might Benefit From One)

What a sensory diet actually is, why generic lists don't work, and how to build one around your specific child.
Megan Matthews
April 5, 2026