How it works

Free 15-minute intro call. We talk about what's going on and see which option, if any, is the right fit.

  • The purpose of the intro call is for us to decide if I am a good fit for you/your child's needs; no clinical assessment or advice will be provided during the intro call.

 

Choose your coaching option. Sessions are held by confidential telehealth video and are just for you. Your child does not need to attend.

 

Starter Call: A single session to get unstuck on one specific challenge.

  • One 50-minute virtual evaluation
  • Pre-session intake form
  • Written summary and plan including goals for the family
  • Messaging support for 5 days after the call (12pm-5pm weekdays except Thursdays)

Monthly Coaching: Steady, ongoing support for families building real habits.

  • One 50-minute virtual evaluation (counts as one of your first month's two monthly sessions)
  • Two 50-minute sessions per month, ongoing basis
  • Messaging support (12pm-5pm weekdays except Thursdays)
  • Custom home strategy plan
  • Video review of routines

Intensive Sprint: A focused deep dive when you need momentum, fast.

  • One 50-minute virtual evaluation (counts as one of your first month's two monthly sessions)
  • Weekly 50-minute sessions for 12 weeks 
  • Personalized toolkit
  • Weekly homework and check-ins
  • Optional caregiver or teacher loop-in

Graduate. You finish with the skills and plan to keep going on your own.

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Sound familiar?

  • Morning and bedtime routines feel overwhelming, and your child still struggles to do them independently, even after you've walked them through the steps 1,000 times.
  • Meltdowns seem to come out of nowhere, and you're not sure how to respond in the moment.
  • After-school has become hugely challenging.
  • Transitions, mornings, bedtime, or leaving the house feel like a daily battle.
  • Your child has strong reactions to clothing, food textures, sounds, or lights.
  • Mealtimes include the same 4 foods, no matter what you've tried.
  • You're exhausted, you second-guess yourself, and you feel like you're always reacting.
  • You've tried the checklists, charts, and advice from the internet, but they don't fit your child or your home.
  • You've been told to "wait and see," but your gut says it’s time to act.

As the parent of a neurodivergent child, no one ever gave you a handbook. You’ve gotten good at adapting and problem solving. But - you’re exhausted, you second-guess yourself, and you feel like you're always reacting.

You're not alone! These challenges can be complex.

There is a way forward

You know your child better than anyone. As a Certified Autism Specialist and pediatric occupational therapist, I have knowledge I can pull from to help you understand what may be behind the hard moments and turn that understanding into a realistic plan for your child and your home, so you can feel proactive instead of reactive.

Locations

Virtual, anywhere in New York State.

Why telehealth works well for this

Telehealth occupational therapy coaching is evidence-based.

The hard moments happen at home, and you're the person there when they do. Coaching gives you the tools to respond in the moment.

This approach has research behind it: parents who took part in a 12-week telehealth coaching program led by occupational therapists described it as fitting into daily life and building their sense of empowerment (Wallisch et al., 2019).

The goal: get unstuck, then move on

This isn't coaching forever.

My goal is always the same: build up your skillsets and confidence so you'll be able to confidently keep up the awesome progress without me. 

About Megan

Dr. Megan Matthews, OTD, OTR/L, CAS is an occupational therapist and Certified Autism Specialist. She has worked with children across a wide range of ages, abilities, and settings, including preschool, public school, and home-based environments, and she especially loves supporting neurodivergent children and their families.

Parent coaching services are occupational therapy services, with a parent-coaching approach. Evaluation is performed without referral needed; then, Megan will acquire a prescription for OT services for your child to receive caregiver education therapeutic services (ie. parent coaching).