SAISI Blog posts
Empowering Lives, One Sensory Strategy at a Time
Sensory Integration and Babies Part II
In our last blog we had a brief look at how the worlds of sensory integration and baby/toddler therapy meet. We summarised the sensory systems involved and how occupational therapists can assist...
Sensory Integration and Babies Part I
This week, the World Association of Infant Mental Health (WA-IMH) is hosting a Week of Celebrating Babies. Infant Mental Health is a new phrase to many – so what does it mean? WA-IMH's mission...
Developmental Coordination Disorder and Sensory Intergration
What is Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)? Developmental coordination disorder (DCD) is a neurodevelopmental condition characterised by motor coordination that is below the expectations for...
Six myths about Sensory Integration and Autism
With awareness of autism and appreciation of neurodiversity increasing globally, therapeutic approaches to help autistic children with those areas in which they experience participation challenges...
The Purpose and Power of Play: Part II
Today we look at the theory of play in the second of a two-part blog post written by Stefanie Kruger, an ASI-certified therapist, long-standing board member of SAISI and lecturer. At the end of last...
The Purpose and Power of Play : Part I
“Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood” - Fred Rogers From the “old days” to our...
What is Sensory Integration Treatment?
Now that we have some background and understanding of Sensory Integration, we explore treatment options in this week’s post. Sensory Integration Treatment Occupational therapists trained in Ayres...
Identifying Sensory Integration Difficulties
Last week we had a look at what Sensory Integration is, and what Sensory Integration problems are on a neurological level. In this post we examine how they present in the child, at home or in the...
Information is Power, Integration is Ability
Welcome to the very first post on our blog. Through these posts, the South African Institute of Sensory Integration intends to share accurate information with the public and dispel myths. When we...
OUR LATEST NEWSLETTER
It’s that exciting time of the year again… Time for reading SAISI’s latest newsletter! The April 2023 edition is an inspiring newsletter delving into hearing loss and ASI®. We hope you enjoy it!...