Discover the rich history of SAISI, since 1979 to the present day. Learn how we have evolved and grown to support Ayres Sensory Integration® in South Africa.

SAISI is managed by a dedicated board consisting of 22 board members, 2 novice board members, and 2 office bearers. Get to know the passionate individuals behind our mission.

ASI® is a specialised treatment modality used by trained occupational therapists to support sensory integration and enhance everyday functioning.

Research in South Africa is growing. Click here to learn more about the latest findings and studies.

Explore our comprehensive SASIC courses designed to provide in-depth ASI® training

Theory Course

Test Administration Course

Interpretation Course

Treatment Course

Gain access to informative webinars offered after each SASIC course to enhance learning and support practical application for our course participants.

SAISI provides bursary opportunities to help individuals attend our SASIC courses and advance their ASI® qualification process.

Calling all OT students! Join SAISI as a student member and start your journey with us.

Together, we are stronger. We value partnering with like-minded organisations.

Stay up to date with the latest research and earn CPD points by joining a small group of occupational therapists dedicated to knowledge sharing.

Don’t miss the yearly SAISI exhibition – a showcase of innovation and learning to raise awareness about ASI®.

Search our register to find an ASI® registered therapist in your area.

Our newsletters, released three times a year, feature insightful topics related to ASI®.

Short, engaging 2-3 minute blogs shared monthly, offering valuable insights for parents, educators and therapists.

Access research articles aimed at raising awareness during our special awareness days.

Listen to snippets of recorded conversations on SAISI and all things ASI®.

Visual resources designed to raise awareness during our special awareness days.

Explore great resources for home and classroom use to learn more about ASI® – all available for free!

We strive to support parents to find the answers that they are looking for.

We strive to support occupational therapists in practice to find the answers that they are looking for.

Have an ethics concern? Contact our Ethics Committee for guidance and support.

Discover our mission to create accessibility to ASI® throughout the lifespan and across diverse populations.

Explore playgrounds designed to provide sensory-rich experiences that support sensory integration and enhance function in low-resources communities.

We dream of creating a sensory bus to improve accessibility to ASI® intervention in low-resourced communities. Join us in making this vision a reality!

Our equipment is tailored to the unique South African context, informed by experience and research. We offer paediatric and adult sensory integration equipment available for purchase.