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 […]
World Maternal Mental Health Day 2025
#MaternalMentalHealthDay #MaternalMentalHealthWeek #MaternalMentalHealthMonth #maternalMHmatters One of the topics of May is Maternal Mental Health. This week, from the 5th to the 11th, is being celebrated the Maternal Mental Health Week 2025, and specifically, today, the 7th of May, is World Maternal Mental Health Day. On this day, attention is focused on maternal mental health, highlighting […]
Time for a Cuppa 2025
#TimeForACuppa2025 #TeaTime #DementiaAwareness #SupportDementiaCare #CommunityTeaParty From today, May 1st, to the 8th, Time for a Cuppa 2025 is being celebrated. This event promotes dementia awareness by encouraging people to connect and gather over a cup of tea. It is an exceptional opportunity to connect, have conversations, share experiences, and stand in solidarity with those living […]
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 […]
Ball drumming
Ball drumming with pool noodles? Yes, you are reading well! Ball drumming with pool noodles, or with two wooden spoons, two sticks…or whatever you have access to at any moment… you can be as creative as you would like to be! This activity can be adapted to each person, situation and environment! The method doesn’t […]
Assessment in Sensory Integration Across the Lifespan
At ASI Wise, we use a range of evidence-based assessments and co-produced tools to evaluate sensory integration challenges and guide interventions. These assessments consider sensory modulation, discrimination, praxis, and functional participation across all ages. They are used from childhood through to adulthood.
Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) – Is it for Adults too?
Emma Elliot Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI) – Is it for Adults too? Emma’s poster was developed for her submission for UUSI3/ASI3 – Congratulations, Emma, on a lovely narrative piece that so clearly describes your adult client’s lived experience of Ayres’ Sensory Integration.
Occupational Therapy Week 2024
#OccupationalTherapyWeek2024 Following World Occupational Therapy Day celebrated on the 27th of October, this week is our national awareness week about Occupational Therapy. So, today is the beginning of Occupational Therapy Week 2024. This year’s campaign title is “The power of occupational therapy—transforming health and social care.” It is dedicated to creating awareness of the role […]
Research Update | Sustaining Progress: Parent-Caregiver Insights on OT Interventions for Children with Sensory Challenges
McQuiddy VA, Ingram M, Vines M, Teeters S, Ramstetter A, Strain-Riggs SR. Long-Term Impact of an Occupational Therapy Intervention for Children With Challenges in Sensory Processing and Integration. Am J Occup Ther. 2024 Jul 1;78(4):7804185060. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2024.050449. PMID: 38805003. Sustaining Progress: Parent-Caregiver Insights on OT Interventions for Children with Sensory Challenges IntroductionPaediatric occupational therapy for […]
Special News
Today Ros’ retired from Director at MSA. We are pleased to say not from her role as Director at ASI Wise. Join us celebrating her career and service in the NHS and MSA – clinical practice that was life changing for her clients and those she mentored and supported as an Occupational Therapist practicing ASI.