Fernanda Da Silva
MSc.OT., OT Reg. (Ont.)

Occupational Therapist

Fernanda Da Silva is a registered Occupational Therapist in good standing with the College of Occupational Therapists of Ontario (COTO). She obtained her Honors Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Toronto, and her Master of Science in Occupational Therapy from McMaster University. Fernanda is currently an Assistant Clinical Professor (Adjunct) at McMaster University teaching in the School of Rehabilitation Science in the MSc OT program.

Fernanda’s mission is to help children and youth participate in meaningful activities while valuing integrity, family-centered care, and compassion. Fernanda is dedicated to helping your child with motor skills, sensory processing needs, handwriting, self-care skills, self-regulation, neurological rehabilitation, and mental health management to facilitate engagement at home and at school.

Fernanda has continued to develop her clinical skills through additional training in Handwriting Without Tears, sensory-based interventions for children with autism, concussion management, NDT training, and cognitive behavioral therapy. She is also trained to implement the Sequential Oral Sensory (SOS) Approach to Feeding. Fernanda is bilingual and provides services in both English and Spanish.

Learn more about Occupational Therapy services at Boomerang Health.