Active researcher with peer-reviewed work focused on interoception, concussion rehabilitation, and neuro vision — pushing the field forward through evidence-based practice.
The fields of interoception and concussion rehabilitation are still maturing. Meghan's research fills gaps in the evidence base — particularly around the intersection of interoceptive awareness, self-regulation, and TBI recovery.
Working alongside Kelly Mahler, developer of the Interoception Curriculum, Meghan co-authored the first interoception-based curriculum specifically designed for individuals recovering from concussion. Her pilot study on self-regulation in adults with mTBI laid the groundwork for ongoing research exploring visual efficiency, motion capture technology, and polyvagal approaches.
She has presented this research at the International Brain Injury Association's 15th World Congress — the field's premier international conference.
Published interoception curriculum supporting self-regulation and recovery for individuals with concussion and brain injury, co-authored with Kelly Mahler.
A published resource of one hundred visually illustrated occupations and activities for occupational therapy practice and education.
Brain Injury, 39(sup1), S2–S287. doi.org/10.1080/02699052.2025.2507554 ↗
Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation. doi.org/10.1097/HTR.0000000000001165 ↗
Ongoing research expanding our understanding of interoception, visual rehabilitation, and neurological recovery in OT practice.
Co-authored with Kelly Mahler, examining the effectiveness of an interoception-based intervention for improving self-regulation in adults recovering from mild TBI.
Examining the relationship between interoceptive intervention, self-regulation, and visual efficiency outcomes following concussion.
Exploring technology-assisted assessment and treatment of post-concussion visual tracking deficits using motion capture and digital therapeutic tools.
International Brain Injury Association — 15th World Congress
Impact of an Interoception-Based Intervention on Self-Regulation and Executive Functioning in Adults with mTBIs
HELIX Conference
Presenter with Kelly Mahler: Interoception
VISCON: Vision Rehab Summit
Neuro vision rehabilitation in occupational therapy
BrainSTEPS
Interoception Presentation
Meghan mentors master's and doctoral students and clinicians on scholarly projects spanning vagus nerve education, concussion rehabilitation, migraine transition programming, school-based sensory-motor-interoception integration, and sibling social-emotional experiences.
Meghan co-published an Interoception Curriculum specifically for individuals who have sustained concussions alongside Kelly Mahler, the developer of the widely-used Interoception Curriculum. The curriculum is available through Kelly Mahler's platform.
View the Curriculum ↗