Movement with Meaning

Movement with Meaning I specialize in reflex integration, sensory integration, and social-emotional interventions. I also provide social skills classes in-person and via telehealth.

Neurodivergent Pediatric Occupational Therapist
Emotional Regulation | Sensory Integration | Reflex Integration | PDA & Neuroaffirming | Sibling sessions & Parent Coaching Pediatric Occupational Therapy services for children ages 1-21 with Autism, Sensory Processing Disorder, ADHD, Anxiety, Downs Syndrome, Learning Disorders, and Developmental Delays. Therapy is provided at We Rock The Spectrum (W

RTS) in Largo and Brandon and via telehealth. Therapy is highly individualized for your child and family’s needs

Find out more: http://movementwithmeaningtampa.com/

Email me, message or call me to set up an appointment. [email protected]
813-448-2858

Happy Birthday Sophia! 🥳 …So let me take a second to brag about her, because this girl is going places!! 🤩 Sophia has be...
06/14/2026

Happy Birthday Sophia! 🥳

…So let me take a second to brag about her, because this girl is going places!! 🤩

Sophia has been my assistant for the past year, but I’ve known her for 4 years. Her level of professionalism, kindness, ingenuity, and curiosity to learn and take on leadership roles is truly remarkable at such a young age. She’s also the manager of WRTS Clearwater and getting her pre-recs completed for OT school.

She will be going to OT school very shortly, and she will be an AMAZING neuroaffirming OT!

Sophia goes above and beyond and I am so grateful she is a part of the Movement with Meaning team! 🫶🏼

Leave Sophia a HBD message in the comments or feel free to brag on her, too! 🥰

06/13/2026

If you’re a mom of an Autistic, ADHD, or neurodivergent kiddo and I could only tell you only 1 thing about myself, it’s this.⤵️

If ya wanna know more 👉🏽 keep reading. 👀

Going through 2 near death experiences related to rare medical complications (one at 16 years old & another at 36 years old) and rewiring my nervous system multiple times 🧠 along with receiving multiple neurodivergent diagnoses late in life has shaped the Neuroaffirming OT that I am today.

If you’re new here, welcome. 👋

I share reflex integration, sensory integration and emotional regulation strategies because these are all nervous system regulation tools I’ve found work for hundreds of other families in the last 15 years of being a Pediatric OT and/or are tools I’ve used to rewire my own nervous system as a neurodivergent human.

Some days I share a little more of my personal life, along with the growth of my private practice and parenting support community.

If you’ve been here for a while, I’m glad you’re here. 🫶🏼

A year ago, I got a phone call that stopped me in my tracks. 💔😢In June 2025, we said goodbye forever to my client’s 2 ye...
06/11/2026

A year ago, I got a phone call that stopped me in my tracks. 💔😢

In June 2025, we said goodbye forever to my client’s 2 year-old-son who is deeply missed by his parents and 5 siblings.

Even at a young age, Boone had a big heart; he was full of grace and joy. His laugh and smile were contagious. He made everyone feel special. His favorite show was Bluey and every time I see Bluey, I think of him.

In memory of Boone, and with permission from his parents, I created a fundraiser to help his family through this stage of grief and financial hardship.

No one prepares us to walk through the day-to-day tasks and yearly life events as one grieves, quietly operating through seemingly “normal” daily life at the same time, carrying the memories of a child you can no longer see.

It can feel lonely and isolating, even with others around.

In honor of the ✨light✨ that Boone was, I want this family to know they’re not alone and I’m hoping you can also lift them up in any way you feel called. 🤍

If you have the means and feel called to give a donation in honor of Boone, whose 3-year-old heavenly birthday just passed, follow the memorial link. 🙏🏻

Find it in my stories for a clickable link.

The money you give will go directly to the family and cover expenses for the cost of moving and a water filtration system. 

If money is not a resource available to you to give right now - help me in spreading kindness through a like 🩷 on this post, ✨share or comment✨ here or within the link in support of this family to let them know they’re not alone. 💞

🔗 Memorial link: https://www.givesendgo.com/in-memory-of-boone?utm_source=sharelink&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_campaign=in-memory-of-boone

💥3 sneaky truths no one tells parents about Moro Reflex integration. ✅ I’m not here to use scare tactics or bold claims ...
06/05/2026

💥3 sneaky truths no one tells parents about Moro Reflex integration. ✅ I’m not here to use scare tactics or bold claims that it will transform your child’s life. The thing is, it can make a HUGE difference for some.

Every day for the past 15 years as a Pediatric OT, I’ve seen the pivotal nervous system changes that reflex integration can create for children and their families. It’s even made a huge difference for myself (yep, I integrate my own reflexes, too! Moro was a big one for me).

But there’s reasons behind WHY reflex integration makes a huge difference for some children and not others. Scroll thru the slides to see 3 reasons why. ➡️

Want to know if reflex integration approaches will make a difference for your child?

Send me a DM and let’s set up a free consult! 🫶🏼

A parent asked me this question in response to the video: “How do I know if my child needs to work on STR or TLR primiti...
05/25/2026

A parent asked me this question in response to the video: “How do I know if my child needs to work on STR or TLR primitive reflex integration in OT sessions?" 🤔

Parents, teachers, and well-meaning family (you know who you are… I just love you 🫶🏼😆) often ask me this question. Here’s what I tell them.

05/24/2026

Working on TLR & STR reflex integration doesn’t have to be boring! Reflex integration and sensory integration is most effective when it’s consistent, repeated & meaningful to the child!

Comment LINK for the product info and I’II DM you!

PS I only share toys and activities that are repeatable to MANY ages and LOVED over time! I care about where you spend your time and energy! 🫶🏼

05/22/2026

Low prep activity for sensory seekers! Painters tape and/or steamers + cushions. Great for long holiday weekends! 🇺🇸

🌈This post is for you if: You have a teen or pr***en who loves graphic novels, is learning to navigate friendships, scho...
05/21/2026

🌈This post is for you if: You have a teen or pr***en who loves graphic novels, is learning to navigate friendships, school, parents and feeling like they wish they “fit in more.”

Authored by my all-time favorite neuroaffirming creator & educator NeuroWild ! Check it out!🤩

If you’ve been wondering, “should I look into OT?” Here’s your chance to find out! ❌ No waitlist, no insurance or cost n...
02/21/2026

If you’ve been wondering, “should I look into OT?” Here’s your chance to find out!

❌ No waitlist, no insurance or cost needed for the screeners. 💯 Simply sign up here:

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C084BA5A62DA7FFC70-62485848-occupational

Or comment SIGN UP and my human-self will message you the sign up link. 📲 🔗

💛 FAQs:
Wednesday, Feb 25 from 9:30-12
Address: 12505 Starkey Rd, Ste H, Largo

❓Questions?
Email Vanessa Fox, OTR/L at [email protected]

✨What to expect:
After the screening, parents will understand if OT is needed, what skills need to be worked on to help their child make progress, and resources to help them thrive.

‼️Only 5 spots available! Sign up before they’re gone!

12/12/2025

I have 2 open eval times on Monday, Dec 15th for 1:1 in-person OT sessions!💕
Message for details.

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