History

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.

Meet the team

SAISI is managed by a dedicated board consisting of 20 board members, 2 novice board members, and 2 office bearers. Get to know the passionate individuals behind our mission.

What is ASI®

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

SA Research in ASI®

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

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SASIC Course General Info

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

SASIC 1

Theory Course

SASIC 2

Test Administration Course

SASIC 3

Interpretation Course

SASIC 4

Intervention Course

SASIC Conversion Pathway

Qualification process for fully SIPT® / ASI® trained therapists converting to EASI®

ASI® Training support

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

Bursary

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

OT Students

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

Networking

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

Journal Club

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

ExpoSense

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

FIND ASI® Therapist

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

Newsletters

Stay Updated on What’s New, What’s Trending, and What Matters Most in OT and ASI®.

Blogs

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

Articles

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

Podcasts

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

Infographics

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

Free Downloadables

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

FAQs - Parents

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

FAQs - Therapists

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

Ethics

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

ASI® beyond childhood

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

Sensory Spaces

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

Bus project

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!

SAISI Equipment

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.

Contact Us

Contact us via our many communication channels.

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