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Occupational Therapy Services In Special Education

Occupational Therapy Services In Special Education
Megan Parsley, COTA/L
January 20, 2026

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Megan Parsley, COTA/L

Megan Parsley is a compassionate and collaborative certified occupational therapy assistant with experience in early childhood and K-5 self-contained autism classrooms. She is skilled in sensory integration, goal implementation, and working directly with classroom teachers. She is passionate about building strong relationships with students, fostering effective team collaboration, and promoting student regulation before setting expectations.



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