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, […]
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. […]
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 […]
Research: Sensory integration Differences in 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 […]
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 […]
Why We Recommend Using ‘Sensory Integration and Processing’;
Why We Recommend Using ‘Sensory Integration and Processing’, and Framing Reports Around Strengths and Difficulties impacting Participation
Celebrating Our Partnership with Ulster University
Setting the Record Straight At ASI Wise, we’re passionate about delivering exceptional post-graduate education in Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI). Today, we want to clarify some facts, reinforce the strength of our partnership with Ulster University, and celebrate the incredible journey we’ve shared with them over the years. Rumours have again been circulating, but let us […]
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.
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.
Community of Practice News | Coffee and Chat Recording | ARFID
Watch the recording of this webinar by joining our vibrant and active Community of Practice. FREE to join via this link: Community of Practice Dr Yana Wengel is an associate professor at Hainan University. Yana takes a critical approach to tourism studies; her interests include volunteer tourism, tourism in developing economies and nature-based tourism. Her dissertation examined the social construction […]