Meet Becky Atluru:
The Heart and Expertise Behind Otterhelp
Becky Atluru is a Social & Behavioral Consulting Coach and a passionate advocate for families navigating the world of neurodiversity. Becky has transformed her personal journey into a mission to empower children and their families with the tools, strategies, and support they need to thrive.
Through Otterhelp, Becky offers social skills training, small group socials, behavior support, and fitness-based coaching, all designed to help children build confidence, independence, and meaningful connections within their communities. Her hands-on experience and dedication to inclusion make her a trusted resource for families seeking personalized, compassionate support.
SUPPORTING FAMILIES
Empowering Individuals & Caretakers
Otterhelp provides a therapeutic, play-based approach focused on building confidence, independence, and meaningful community connections.
- Social Skills Development: Strategic and motivational coaching to improve cognitive and social skills in neurodiverse individuals.
- Movement & Sensory Integration: Utilizing sensory diet programs to improve self-regulation and physical awareness, empowering individuals to navigate their environment with confidence.
- Parent Training: Providing families with positive interventions and tailored guidance to navigate behavioral challenges with confidence.
Becky’s approach at Otterhelp integrates Mind, Body, and Behavior to support neurodiverse individuals and their families. Through strategic and motivational coaching, she enhances cognitive and social skills, helping individuals build confidence in interactions. Her adaptive fitness training programs empower self-efficacy and self-confidence, promoting overall well-being.
SUPPORTING EDUCATORS
Professional Educational Partnerships
Inclusive Classroom Management & Teacher Coaching
- The Goal: Equip ESE and general education teachers with practical, sensory-informed strategies to manage diverse classrooms.
- Services: Professional development workshops for staff and one-on-one teacher coaching.
- Focus: Implementing proactive behavior strategies, identifying the “function” of behaviors, and establishing “Regulation Stations” (Sensory Rooms).
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) & Sensory Integration
- The Goal: Improving student self-efficacy and regulation through a blend of social skills training and physical activity.
- Services: Small group socials tailored specifically for neurodiverse students. Sensory diet programs created to help individuals self-regulate, improve focus, and manage daily behavior.
- Focus: Teaching functional communication through proprioceptive activities like “animal walks” or “starfish jumps”.
Behavior Support & Data-Driven Intervention
- The Goal: High-level behavioral analysis for students requiring the most intensive supports.
- Services: Formal classroom observations, ABC (Antecedent-Behavior-Consequence) tracking, and development of tailored behavior management plans.
- Focus: Identifying environmental triggers and recommending “replacement behaviors” to ensure students remain in a “ready-to-learn” state.
