Varleisha D. Lyons (formerly Gibbs), PhD, OTD, OTR/L, ASDCS, is an occupational therapist and author with 18 years of experience working with children and adolescents diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, sensory processing disorders, and neurological disorders. Dr. Lyons is the developer of the Self-Regulation and Mindfulness program and author of the book, Self-Regulation and Mindfulness.