SAISI Blog posts
Empowering Lives, One Sensory Strategy at a Time
The anxious child and the not-so-welcome worry monster
THE ANXIOUS CHILD AND THE NOT-SO-WELCOME WORRY MONSTER Adjusting to a new school or class – welcome to the new year! By Liani Austin I noticed her standing there. Serious. Sullen. Sad. So I...
Something for the holidays
Something for the holidays By Dr Tharina Annandale During the year we really look forward to the holidays, but as soon as we are two weeks into the December holidays, the children start to fight and...
Creating a Healthy Mindset: A Physiotherapist’s Journey towards Coping with Sensory Integration Challenges
"Creating a Healthy Mindset: A Physiotherapist's Journey towards Coping with Sensory Integration Challenges" As a physiotherapist working in mental health, I understand that treating patients with...
Guidelines for school readiness for parents
Guidelines for school readiness Dear parents, Spring is in the air! This means the changing of seasons and the beautiful colours of spring blossoms all around us. It also means that the end of the...
ADHD. The D of dichotomy
ADHD. The D of dichotomy Written by Anneri Oosthuizen I believe that ADHD is a dichotomy, a condition of contrast… people living with ADHD are either exceptionally energetic or really tired, we are...
Breastfeeding Awareness Week
1-7 August 2023 This is my quote, and also the slogan of my Practice: ‘Every child is a different kind of flower, and altogether makes the world a beautiful garden’ Meet Lisa Ras, a qualified...
Practical adaptations and tips to prevent burnout in the workplace
PRACTICAL ADAPTATIONS AND TIPS TO PREVENT BURNOUT IN THE WORKPLACE Compiled by Marilize Fourie & Yumna Razak Adapted from the April 2022 SAISI Newsletter We currently live in a highly stressful...
Being mindful of others’ sensory sensitivity
Being mindful of others’ sensory sensitivity By Tharina Annandale I must say… I have been through three very interesting months this year! I must definitely be one of the lucky ones! I have a...
Social media and an OT’s ethical responsibility
SOCIAL MEDIA AND AN OT’S ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY A blog by Liani Austin If you think of the word professional, what image comes to mind? Perhaps the clichéd lady in an office with a French roll,...
Life as a deaf OT
LIFE AS A DEAF OT Elana Solomon, a school-based Occupational Therapist, talks about her experiences as an OT with hearing loss. My name is Elana Solomon and I obtained my Bachelor of Science Degree...