Research Alert: The Cerebellum’s Role in Sensory Over-Responsivity in Autism
Melis Ezgi Cakar, PhD | University of California, Los Angeles (2025) The findings from Melis Ezgi Cakar’s 2025 dissertation, “The Involvement of the Cerebellum in Sensory Over-Responsivity in Autism,” have strong and affirming implications for Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) practice, especially when working with people who present with sensory over-responsivity. Here’s what it means: 1. […]
Clarifying Our Position on SPD: A Response from ASI Wise & Sensory Project
In response to ongoing discussions on social media, in peer groups, and on modules, with a most noticeable concern posted on LinkedIn (https://lnkd.in/ecA9MxPK) about Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD), we want to share the position of ASI Wise & Sensory Project clearly and responsibly. We provide evidence-informed education for Occupational Therapists (OTs), Physiotherapists (PTs), and Speech […]
More Than a Module : Why ASI Wise Offers So Much More Than Just Training
At ASI Wise, your learning journey should be more than just a set of modules. It should be a connected, supported, and inspiring experience grounded in evidence, shaped by real-world practice, and enriched by global collaboration. Part of a Global ASI Community We are proud to be part of a wider international network committed to […]
Research: The role of psychological strengths in positive life outcomes in adults with ADHD
Ayres Sensory Integration® and Strengths-Based Practice in Adults with ADHD – Co-Producing Sensory Ladders, Sensory Spiders, and Sensory Grids Understanding adults with ADHD through a strengths-based lens is not new to occupational therapists working with Ayres Sensory Integration®. Dr. Jean Ayres always believed that therapy should build on a person’s inner drive, sensory preferences, and […]
Research: ADHD, the Senses, and the future role of Occupational Therapy in the MDT
ADHD, the Senses, and the future role of Occupational Therapy in the MDT. For those of us working with people with ADHD — and those of us living it — a brand new meta-analysis (April 2025) in JAACAP confirms what many have long known: Sensory processing differences are a significant and common part of the […]
Research: Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan. Reflections on Practice in Adult Neurology and Mental Health
While Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) is most often associated with children, many therapists have quietly and consistently applied its principles with adults for decades. At ASI Wise & Sensory Project, our Director’s own journeys began in the early 1990s—initially in adult neurology from 1995, extending into learning disabilities and mental health from 1996, and into […]
Research: Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan. Reflections on Practice in Adult Neurology and Mental Health
While Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) is most often associated with children, many therapists have quietly and consistently applied its principles with adults for decades. At ASI Wise & Sensory Project, our Director’s own journeys began in the early 1990s—initially in adult neurology from 1995, extending into learning disabilities and mental health from 1996, and into […]
#11 From Kath’s Desk
Who’s Using Sensory Ladders – and Why I’d Love to Know… Read about OT Student Sally V’s use of Sensory Ladders here and her awesome final placement! And then, let me take you back for a moment. It was the early 2000s, and I was sitting with a young woman on a ward who was […]
# 10 From Kath’s Desk
Every so often, a student’s placement becomes something truly special – not just for the student, but for everyone involved. This was one of those moments. This post is dedicated to Sally V – an MSc pre-reg OT student whose final placement was nothing short of remarkable. With quiet confidence, deep compassion, and clinical excellence, […]
Why We Need an Assessment Toolkit
Assessment is never a one-size-fits-all process in Sensory Integration (SI) practice. Each person’s sensory world is unique – shaped by their body, brain, environment, and lived experience. To truly understand a person’s sensory integration and processing, we need a diverse range of assessment tools, each offering something different yet equally valuable. We need them all.
