Welcome to Sensory Squad!
Experience compassionate, expert care with one of NYC's trusted in-home pediatric occupational therapists
Hi, I’m Alicia!
My name is Alicia Meehan, and I am the proud owner and operator of Sensory Squad. I have been a registered and licensed Occupational Therapist for six years, with experience working in preschools, elementary schools, sensory gyms, the Early Intervention setting, and as a full-time caregiver for two children with special needs. I am proud to bring the extensive knowledge I have gathered from each individual setting and apply it to building a private practice that puts the needs of each child and family above all else.
As a neurodiversity-affirming therapist, I value and respect each child's individuality. My goal is to create an environment tailored to support their strengths and unique needs. I take a play-based and strengths-based approach to therapy, specializing in sensory integration techniques and working closely with families to help children achieve a consistent state of regulation.
In addition to supporting regulation, I prioritize activities of daily living (ADLs)—such as building routines for home and school, feeding, and dressing—so children can develop further independence. I believe that collaborative goal-setting with families ensures we are maximizing the benefits of occupational therapy and making meaningful progress that is visible in everyday life.
SERVICES
Offerings
Home-based private sessions incorporate:
Sensory Processing Skills
Activities of daily living (dressing, feeding, grooming)
Social Skills & Emotional Regulation skills
Fine Motor Skills
Parent Support & Education
School Consultations and Observations
Evidence-based, cutting-edge therapy approaches that can assist children who have developmental delays, sensory processing disorders as well as other diagnoses such as genetic disorders, Autism Spectrum Disorder, ADHD, Learning disabilities, Dyspraxia, Cerebral Palsy and others.
Process
Step 1: 15-minute consultation call (to discuss the reason for seeking out OT and to determine if my services are right for your family)
Step 2: Evaluation (If we decide to move forward, an evaluation will be conducted to assess the strengths, areas of improvement and goals for your child)
Step 3: Scheduling Sessions
Wondering if your child needs occupational therapy? Fill out the applicable form below and I’ll provide an assessment!
Payment
I offer private-pay services. However, if you are interested in submitting for reimbursement to your insurance company, a superbill with all necessary codes will be provided. It is recommended to reach out to your insurance company to determine what documentation is required for out of network OT services.
Typically, a session consists of 45-minutes working with the child (and parent, if applicable) and an additional 15-minute follow-up consultation with the parent/caregiver. Please contact us for pricing.
Get In Touch!
For inquiries about what we do or how we can help, fill out the form or send us an email at the address below! We look forward to hearing from you.
Testimonials
Alicia is truly a unicorn of a therapist. She has been supporting both of my sons, and truly our entire family, for the past years. She has helped both of them develop their fine and gross motor skills, emotional regulation, social confidence, and executive functioning skills. Perhaps even more importantly though, she has done this in a way that has helped them to better understand themselves and their sensory needs in a strength-based way.
Alicia is the epitome of a neurodiversity-affirming therapist. As a Mom who really values this, I know how hard it can be to find providers who walk-the-walk. Alicia does. Her sessions always prioritize connection over compliance, regulation over demands, and individualization over generic activities.
Whenever Alicia enters a home (regardless of whether she meets a child who is happy or struggling) she brings cheerful, playful, and unwaveringly positive energy with her. She handles PDA, big emotions, and stress responses from kids without skipping a beat. When your child is with Alicia, you can trust that they will be safely supported, playfully engaged, and genuinely cared for.
-MN
Alicia has been an integral part of my child’s development for the past 3.5 years. My sensory seeking daughter lacked the ability to self-regulate her body. Within a few months of working with Alicia I saw enormous growth in her physical and emotional being. I stopped receiving calls from school and her teachers could not believe her rapid growth in such a short span of time.
Alicia has mastered how to work with children by tailoring therapy to the child’s individual needs. She is skillful in incorporating techniques that are both playful and challenging. And does so with unwavering patience.
My daughter cannot wait to see Alicia each week and I cannot thank her enough for the work she has accomplished with my daughter.
-Amanda, mom of a 5.5 yr old