AUTISM SERVICES

Kaitlyn McLaughlin is a Pediatric Occupational Therapist and Certified Autism Specialist, based in Charleston, SC. She has always had a passion for working with children, especially ones with unique needs. Having a younger brother with autism, she has experienced the therapy world since a young age, which intrigued her even then. Her specialties include sensory processing and integration, reflex integration, emotional regulation, and general self-regulation skills. 

Kaitlyn graduated from the University of Tennessee Knoxville in 2016 with her Bachelors in Therapeutic Recreation. She spent a lot of time working with individuals throughout the lifespan with various disabilities. She attended Camp Koinonia, a weeklong sleepaway camp specifically designed for children with special needs, as a counselor and returned the following year as head counselor for the youngest girls cabin group. After undergraduate, Kaitlyn went on to pursue and obtain her Doctorate in Occupational Therapy from the University of Tennessee Chattanooga. Upon graduation, she moved to Charleston, South Carolina where she practices with pediatrics.

In her free time, Kaitlyn spends time with her friends, her family, and her Flat Coated Retriever, Archie. She loves to unwind with a good book, by going to the beach with Archie and her friends, or dining out at her go-to local spots. She takes Archie with her everywhere she can, so be sure to say hi if you spot them!

Kaitlyn would love to collaborate with you to meet your needs, your child’s needs, or your family’s needs. If you have questions or would just like to learn more about what she does, send her an email Kaitlyn@FUNctionallyMe.com or give her a call at 843-212-6599.

Do you…

• Have a child diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder?
• Have a child that is either being evaluated for autism or is suspected to have autism?
• Have a young adult with autism?

…and find yourself wondering, “now what?” The Autism Consultant is designed to provide individualized and comprehensive assessments and interventions in order to help children and young adults with autism and their families or caregivers promote overall independence and success in daily life activities. Through her lifelong experience of a brother with autism, her 15 years of experience working with children, and 3.5 years as a pediatric occupational therapist, Kaitlyn collaborates with her clients to provide insight, education, and recommendations to assist with navigating life on the spectrum.

This service is NOT covered by insurance. Prices are out-of-pocket and are billed on a monthly basis. At this time, payment plans are unavailable.

• Specializing in toddlers through young adulthood 
• Pre- or post-diagnosis
• Navigating therapy services
• Family dynamic assistance
• School services and questions to ask during IEP meetings 
• Self-care success
• Picky eating tricks
• Social-emotional skills strategies 

• Local areas include: West Ashley, James Island, Johns Island, Mount Pleasant, North Charleston
• Additional travel fee for outside of local areas (Non-local fee)
• Virtual services available - please see specific virtual pricing below 

• Initial consult phone call: No charge - limited to 10-15 minutes
• Local evaluation: 
  • Includes:
    • 60-minute comprehensive and individualized in-person assessment to determine family dynamics, specific needs, and areas of improvement
      • Home assessment to determine any needed additional supports for the child
    • Analyzing any documents relevant to the child to determine needs
      • Documents can include therapy evaluations and progress reports, school reports, etc.
    • Follow-up phone call or zoom to discuss service plan and adjust any areas
    • Formal write-up of service plan that serves as contract between the two parties (myself and the clients)
• Virtual-Only Evaluation: 
  • Includes:
    • 60-minute comprehensive and individualized assessment to determine family dynamics, specific needs, and areas of improvement
    • Analyzing any documents relevant to the child to determine needs
      • Documents can include therapy evaluations and progress reports, school reports, etc.
    • Follow-up phone call or zoom to discuss service plan and adjust any areas of the service plan 
    • Formal write-up of service plan that serves as contract between the two parties (myself and the client)
• After the initial evaluation, service options include:
  • Home visit as needed
  • Phone call or zoom as needed (weekly, bimonthly, monthly, etc) 
  • Analyzing and interpreting documents relevant to child’s needs 
  • Adjusting service plan, creating any materials for family education or for the child 
  • Any texting/email correspondences