Doctor of Occupational Therapy. Academic Success Specialist

Dr. Amy S.

Hello! I am a Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD), Board Certified Pediatric Specialist, and experienced educator with over 25 years of clinical and academic experience. I am an OT Program Department Chair, Professor, & clinician. I am passionate about helping students and families build confidence and find success through individualized, evidence-based support.

I offer tutoring and academic advising consultation for pre-OT students who desire a future career in occupational therapy. I also offer support and coaching to current OT students in graduate programming. And, I offer consultation and support for families children ages birth through 18 who are navigating ADHD, Autism, sensory processing differences, and executive functioning challenges.

I offer support for OT school application guidance; personal statements & interview preparation; study strategies & time management; clinical reasoning foundations; APA writing and academic success; capstone project planning; executive functioning skills; autism & sensory processing strategies; study skills & organization; parent coaching and home strategies for student support.

My sessions are strength-based, individualized, and practical. I focus on helping each learner understand how they learn best, while building strategies they can use in real-life settings. I translate complex concepts into clear, actionable steps that lead to meaningful progress.

Please feel free to reach out to discuss your goals, ask questions, or schedule your first session. I look forward to supporting your success!