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 […]

Beyond the Diagnosis: Why DCD Awareness Must Include the Senses

By ASI Wise & The Sensory Project (#ayressensoryintegration)  A recent review published in Current Developmental Disorders Reports (2025), “The Unseen Struggle: Mapping and Addressing the Awareness Gap Surrounding Developmental Coordination Disorder” by Meachon and De Roubaix, highlights a truth many of us in practice already recognise: Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD), often known as Dyspraxia, remains misunderstood, […]

Is Ayres Sensory Integration Neuroaffirming?

There is growing discussion about whether Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) is truly neuroaffirming. Some argue that it is not, often because they have seen sensory strategies used in rigid or compliance-focused ways. However, others see ASI as deeply consistent with neuroaffirming values when practised as Jean Ayres intended. This rhetoric we hear repeatedly is damaging, […]

12# From Kath’s Desk: Why Sensory Tools Beyond Childhood Matter; Insights from Neuroscience

I recently read a fascinating doctoral thesis that speaks directly to what we at ASI Wise and The Sensory Project have been developing for years. It was a reassuring, energising read that reminded me why Sensory Ladders, Spiders, and Grids are vital, especially beyond childhood. The work, grounded in neuroscience, includes insights into how movement, […]

Creating Safe Spaces for Sleep: How Sensory-Adapted Beds Support Children with Neurodisabilities

By ASI Wise & The Sensory Project Team Sleep is not a luxury. It’s a necessity for development, regulation, healing, and learning. But for many children with neurodisabilities, sleep is anything but simple. New research published in the Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities (2025) offers robust evidence that sensory-adapted sleep environments, like Cubby […]

ASI Wise & Sensory Project: Commitment to Quality, Collaboration, and Continuous Improvement

At ASI Wise and Sensory Project, we prioritise therapist sensory integration education and learning experiences. Our courses are designed so that they are practical, supportive, and deeply connected to real-world practice. Recently, discussions on social media have raised questions about aspects of our programme. While we genuinely appreciate open dialogue and constructive feedback, it is […]

ASI Wise & our current and historical contribution to Sensory Integration education across the UK and Ireland

Setting the Record Straight – Answers to your Questions about our Sensory Integration education programme and Learning Resources We’ve received questions regarding our Sensory Integration education offer and recent statements from another sensory integration training provider (SIE) about programme history, credit structures, and university accreditation. Our offers has set the UK and Ireland standard in […]

Why are we still pathologising trauma?

Over 80% of people diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder have a history of abuse, neglect, or early relational trauma.And yet, time and again, services default to describing these individuals as “disordered,” “manipulative,” or “too complex” — rather than as survivors of unsafe beginnings. John Gunderson, often seen as the architect of the BPD diagnosis, said:“Reframing […]

Research Update: A Cascading Effects Model of Early Sensory Development in Autism

A Cascading Effects Model of Early Sensory Development in Autism Natalie Russo, Carissa J. Cascio, Grace T. Baranek, Tiffany G. Woynaroski, Zachary J. Williams, Shulamite A. Green, and Roseann Schaaf, are notable contributors to research about autistic individuals, part of the Autism Sensory Research Consortium. What This Paper Means for Autistic People Playing to strengths and supporting differences through the senses 1. […]