South African Institute for
Sensory Integration
Sowing sensory seeds for the future
We create a platform for
Ayres Sensory Integration®
in South Africa.
SAISI is the board that governs Sensory Integration in South Africa.
We collaborate with international organisations.
CLASI
Co-founded by first-generation students of Dr. A. Jean Ayres, Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI) is a nonprofit organization committed to following Dr. Ayres’ tradition of excellence and research in practice.
ICE-ASI
ICE-ASI is an international non-profit organization with the overall purpose to provide an inclusive, supportive community which promotes best practice and works to raise standards of training in Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI®).
SAISI encourages therapists to belong to OTASA, and we recognise OTASA at the official professional representative body.
SAISI, OTASA and other membership organisations have complimentary, but different directives specifically suited to the membership needs, and we encourage members to explore these and join the assocation/s that meet their needs.
There are many other organisations that therapists are free to join, that cater to different needs and interests as a practitioner, and that remains an individual choice.
We are aware that each organisation has associated membership fees, and that these may factor into choices therapists make.
The only compulsory registration is with the HPCSA as the regulatory body for practitioners in South Africa.
SAISI Accreditation Letter
We are honored to offer an Ayres Sensory Integration certification program accredited by ICE-ASI, reflecting our commitment to excellence and professional standards.
Training
We offer post-graduate training to become an ASI® qualified therapist.
Workshops
Online webinars are available for parents & teachers.
Resources
Our website has quarterly newsletters, blogs and podcasts.
Journal Clubs
Members have access to free journal clubs to earn CPD points.
“A neurological process organising sensation from the body and the environment to make it possible to use the body effectively.”
Jean Ayres. 1972
Sensory Integration as defined by Jean Ayres.
