School Transitions, Participation and Belonging: Reflections on the STEPS Report Through a PEAR TREE™ Lens
At ASI Wise & Sensory Project, we were delighted to read the recently published STEPS (School Transition Experiences for Pupils with SEND) report from researchers at York St John University and Lancaster University. It links so neatly to our current School Series and in particular, our #5 webinar in the series: 05. Supporting Transitions Through […]
The audit came first – our new ASI1 & ASI 4 Schools
Our new Schools Series has been built on an intentional review, not on assumptions. For more than 2 years, we have been carefully looking at what learners are asking for, where confidence is growing, where it is still fragile, and where practice realities are stretching beyond the shape of older teaching models. Kath’s ISIC 2026 […]
Psychosis, Sensory Integration and Processing – What Prader-Willi Syndrome Can Teach Us About the Brain, Safety and Participation
Prader-Willi Syndrome, psychosis and sensory integration and processing may not seem, at first glance, to belong in the same conversation. Yet a paper from the University of Cambridge invites us to think more carefully about Psychosis Sensory Integration and Processing. It suggests that Prader-Willi Syndrome, often known as PWS, may offer an important window into […]
News: Sensory Ladders in Greek – Υπέροχο να βλέπουμε το ταξίδι της Ελληνικής έκδοσης του Sensory Ladders και το πως αναπτύχθηκε
Υπέροχο να βλέπουμε το ταξίδι της Ελληνικής έκδοσης του Sensory Ladders και το πως αναπτύχθηκε 🇬🇷 Πρόκειται για ένα θετικό βήμα προς την διευρυμένη πρόσβαση, τη συλλογική μάθηση και την παγκόσμια συμπερίληψη. Καθιστώντας αισθητηριακά εργαλεία διαθέσιμα σε περισσότερες γλώσσες, βοηθάμε περισσότερα παιδιά, οικογένειες και επαγγελματίες να συνδεθούν με ιδέες και να στηρίζουν το ζήτημα. Αναζητάμε […]
Research News | Effects of sensory integration therapy in children: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
A new 2026 systematic review and meta-analysis matters right now because it helps bring some much-needed clarity to an increasingly confused conversation. Across 23 randomised controlled trials, sensory integration therapy was associated with significant improvements in motor skills, daily functioning, and individualised goals in children. The strongest effects were seen for individualised goals, especially in […]
What is neurodiversity?
Different brain expressions. All are valid. Neurodiversity is the idea that human brains and nervous systems are naturally varied. There is no single correct way for a person to think, learn, communicate, move, feel, sense or respond to the world. People notice different things, need different kinds of support, and bring different strengths, interests, sensitivities […]
Does my child have SPD?
Many parents ask this question because they are trying to make sense of daily life. They may be noticing that their child reacts strongly to sound, touch, clothing, food textures, movement, smells, busy places or changes in routine. They may also notice that their child needs more movement, pressure, chewing, climbing, jumping or quiet time […]
Community and Culture Award 2025 – A proud moment for ASI Wise and our whole team
We are delighted to share that ASI Wise has received the ActionCOACH Truro Community & Culture Award 2025. This means a great deal to us. Congratulations to our whole team for making this happen. This recognition reflects the care, commitment and shared values that sit at the heart of everything we do. It speaks to […]
Journal Article Review – A Fresh Look at new Evidence for Sensory Integration
Where are we now? At ASI Wise, we care deeply about clarity. Families, educators and therapists deserve trustworthy guidance, and we know that navigating “sensory integration” research can feel confusing. The term has been used to describe everything from weighted blankets to full therapeutic programmes, and this has blurred understanding for years. It has also […]
New Research Spotlight: How Ayres Sensory Integration Supports Children with ADHD We are delighted to share a critical study that significantly strengthens the evidence base for Ayres Sensory Integration when working with children who have ADHD. Families and therapists have long described the positive changes they see when children receive sensory-informed occupational therapy. This research […]