Vannida, MS, OTR/L

Vannida works with children on the sensory side of everyday life, using child-led, neurodiversity-affirming play that starts from felt safety and connection. She is trained in Ayres Sensory Integration, and she uses it to help children with sensory processing differences, sensory-motor challenges, and neurodevelopmental conditions handle the things a day actually asks of them: getting dressed, staying regulated, joining a game, sitting down to a meal.

A background in cognitive neuroscience shapes how she thinks about the connection between brain and body. Much of her work reaches past the session itself, through parent coaching, telehealth, and home strategies, so progress keeps going during the week. She also serves as MOCO's Lead Occupational Therapist, mentoring the OT team and keeping care consistent across the practice.

Role: Occupational Therapist

Credentials: MS, OTR/L

Education: Master of Science in Occupational Therapy, Tufts University (2018). B.S. in Cognitive Neuroscience, Brown University (2016).

Experience: Practicing since 2019. Lead Occupational Therapist at MOCO.

Areas of focus: Ayres Sensory Integration. Sensory processing. Feeding. DIR/Floortime. Trauma-informed care. Parent coaching and home carryover. Neurodevelopmental conditions.