Research Update | Collaborating for Change – Sensory Ladders Highlighted in Cygnet’s Latest Study
We are delighted to see Sensory Ladders highlighted in the recent research article by colleagues at Cygnet; Reducing Challenging Behaviours with Sensory Modulation Strategies: A Quality Improvement Project in an Acute Mental Health Service by Fredericks et al, 2025. “Nine patients completed the evaluation forms. All of those surveyed (n = 9) enjoyed the sensory […]
Research: Distracted, hyperactive, and thriving: factors supporting everyday functioning in adults with ADHD
Social support improves functioning in adults with ADHD – regardless of symptom severity. New research published in BMC Psychiatry highlights the importance of emotional, tangible, and self-esteem-enhancing support for thriving with ADHD, across all domains of life: work, relationships, education, and community participation. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/eb8AEC68 This aligns beautifully with what we […]
Research: Sensory integration differences are real for people with ADHD
New research is clear: Sensory integration differences are real for people with ADHD. And as occupational therapists, we cannot overlook this. The 2025 meta-analysis confirms what many of us already know through practice: sensory processing challenges significantly affect participation, wellbeing, and regulation in ADHD. These are not just behavioural quirks — they’re neurobiological realities. The […]
New research alert for those of us working with ADHD!
A brand new meta-analysis (April 2025) in the Journal of the American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry confirms what many of us see in practice every day: sensory processing differences are common and significant in individuals with ADHD. This systematic review looked across multiple studies and found that people with ADHD are much more […]
Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan: Reflections on Practice in Adult Neurology and Mental Health
By ASI Wise & Sensory Project 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 journies began in the early 1990s—initially in adult neurology from 1995, extending into learning disabilities and […]
#9 From Kath’s Desk
Every OT Was Once a Girl Guide (or Brownie!) I’ve noticed something over the years—there’s a certain spirit that seems to connect occupational therapists, particularly those of us drawn to the intricate connections between the mind, body, and brain. A shared history, a thread that links us back to childhood experiences of exploration, creativity, and […]
#8 From Kath’s Desk
How Coffee Became My ADHD Superpower ☕ ‼️‼️ PLEASE DO NOT STOP USING ADHD MEDICATION OR CONSIDER COFFEE AN ALTERNATIVE TO MEDS | TALK TO YOUR DR. ‼️‼️ Diagnosis when I was young was almost unheard of and, as we know, has been even harder for girls. Even now, it’s hard to get a diagnosis […]
#7 From Kath’s Desk
Being a Student with Neurodiversity, One Sensory Adventure at a Time I first encountered Ayres Sensory Integration before I even officially became a student. As a 16-year-old scholar on a gateway project, I was the befriender to a lady who could knit—but only while she was swinging in a seat on the house stoep (verandah). […]
#5 From Kath’s Desk
More Than Just a Comfy Chair (and Where Was ASI OT When I Was a Kid!) I love a good environmental adaptation as much as the next occupational therapist. Really, I do. Who doesn’t appreciate a well-placed weighted blanket, a wobble cushion, or a thoughtfully dimmed lamp that stops an entire nervous system from launching […]
#1 From Kath’s Desk
Neurodiversity, Coffee, and Getting Things Done ☕ If you’ve been following along, you’ll know that coffee fuels my thoughts – and, well, my brain. For me, it’s not just about the ritual of a warm mug in my hands; it’s part of how I navigate the world as someone with neurodiversity – ADHD. Some people […]