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 […]
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Coffee and Chat: Ayres’ SI and Learning Disabilities
Tonight’s Coffee and Chat is all about Ayres’ SI and Learning Disabilities with special guest working in the field of learning disabilities across the lifespan. Come and Listen to our practising therapists and experts explore assessment tools, the role of consultation and how to deliver services that draw on the theory and practice of Ayres’ […]
Coffee and Chat Live: Your FAQ answered live by the ASI Wise Team
Therapists, join us live and interactive for Coffee and Chat – your questions answered by the ASI Wise Team. The first Coffee and Chat starts at 7.30pm on Wednesday 2nd September 2020. Please sign up to listen to or submit your questions about education, advocacy and sensory integration education pathways to learning on the form […]
PANDAS and PANS Update
Thank you to everyone who has messaged me about my earlier. article about PANDAS and PANS for more evidence to support the earlier post. Research Evidence: from https://www.panspandasuk.org/resources PANS PHYSICIAN’S NETWORK TREATMENT GUIDELINES These guidelines were first published in May 2018 following several meetings between the PANS Physicians’ Network UK (PPNUK) and the Charity PANS […]
CPD: Understanding and Applying Trauma-Informed Approaches Across Occupational Therapy Settings
AOTA has really helpful and supportive articles right now – promoting the best clinical practice, with an emphasis on participation in occupation. This article is particularly pertinent to OT’s using ASI theory and practice to create therapeutic environments supporting and scaffolding participation in daily life for those with trauma. Read the full article here.
CPD Update: Neurodevelopmental Soft Signs: Implications for Sensory Processing and Praxis Assessment—Part One
An interesting read, this AOTA CE Article links sensory integration and processing difficulties and higher functions linked to occupation and participation. A table in the article links types of neurodevelopmental soft signs (NSS) in Occupational Therapy evaluation and underlying brain areas implicated in the literature, commenting that “Integrating clinical observations of NSS with advanced brain-based […]
Why do ASI Wise not use the term Practitioner or Advanced Practitioner ?
(post updated April 2025) Your questions answered about your Ayres Sensory Integration education journey We recently received the following question: “I am an OT, and I’m interested in becoming an ASI Practitioner with your programme. What do ICE-ASI Education Standards mean, and is it the same as other Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner courses?” What do I call […]
Celebrating International Women’s Day
This international women’s day, ASI wise are remembering and celebrating Dr. A. Jean Ayres a neuroscientist, educational psychologist and occupational therapist who pioneered the concepts of sensory integration and its impact on human learning and development. She wrote books, papers and research articles, mentored therapists and offered pioneering therapy to children, inspiring therapists over the […]
Choosing Wisely ® and ASI – a fantastic initiative from AOTA – it got me thinking about why people think sensory is easy and just anyone can do it.
Just like a parent can decide a child has a cold and needs Calpol, a sensory rich home environment can help support development. However just like a child may need a Dr, Dentist or other specialist if they have a more serious illness, what some people need is specialist intervention. Sensory Integration therapy requires years […]