Members Resource Idea: Stargaze Recliner Luxury Chair
“It does not matter who we are; being able to process sensory information enables us to function, which impacts our physical and mental health. Sensory Integration is everyone’s business, and this is something we should be aspiring to as a society.” Smith, 2022 Our Community of Practice has such a wealth of experience within […]
Research4ASI
Join us to discuss your local audit and research projects about Ayres’ Sensory Integration. We are creating a community of practice in the UK and Ireland to support those interested in gathering research and data to add to the growing evidence base about Ayres’ Sensory Integration. Listen to what world leaders in ASI have to […]
From the ASI Wise Support Desk
We have had higher volumes of enquiries than usual in this unprecedented time. We want to assure you that we have seen your enquiries and will get back to you soon. Our team is working hard to ensure that nothing gets missed. We are also aware that due to a global strain on the GoTo […]
Book now another date released: Live Webinar Sensory Ladders supporting Self Regulation
We are presenting more live ‘Sensory Ladders supporting Self Regulation’ Webinar this week, to meet the current demand and requests. This webinar for teachers and therapists is also open to health care professionals supporting clients to recover or maintain their mental health and wellbeing, especially during C-19. The webinar will include an introduction to the […]
Sensory Integration, praxis and speech and language difficulties.
Language and communication difficulties commonly co-occur in children and adults with movement and coordination difficulties. Speech is not just about understanding and using language it’s also about timing, sequencing and movement of mouth and body muscles. Body language can make up 90% or more of how we communicate. You need to be able to have […]
Walking into the New Year
As we start the new year, with lots of hopes for a fresh start, often its the smallest most simple and achievable changes that work best. Amy Fleming talks to neuroscientist Shane O’Mara who believes that plenty of regular walking unlocks the cognitive powers of the brain like nothing else. He explains why you should […]
What is Ayres’ Sensory Integration Therapy?
At ASI Wise, to avoid confusion, we use the term sensory integration and processing difficulties. Different terms are used in different places to describe sensory integration difficulties. Some therapists may use sensory processing difficulties instead. Some may even use sensory processing disorder. We currently have a robust test, the SIPT, that allows us to describe […]
Research update: Forest design for mental health promotion—Using perceived sensory dimensions to elicit restorative responses
Forest design for mental health promotion—Using perceived sensory dimensions to elicit restorative responses, research into the qualities of the natural environment which promote restoration download full article – open access pdf here
Occupational Therapy using ASI is absolutely about addressing challenges participating in everyday life…
Thank you aRTis INCLudum for making such a beautiful video demonstrating so clearly the work of paediatric occupational therapists with children and the positive occupational outcomes – and that therapy is absolutely about supporting participation in activities of daily life. In the video we see therapist working within an Ayres’ Sensory Integration frame of reference, using […]
ASI and Supporting Parents of Children With Autism: The Role of Occupational Therapy
“…When creating an intervention plan, occupational therapy practitioners evaluate children with autism using observation and parent and teacher reports and also interview parents about their child’s relationships and eating, self-care, and daily living skills…” Ayres Sensory Integration intervention is one of the most frequently requested and highly utilized interventions in autism. This intervention has specific […]