KWELA Camp celebrates its 20th camp!

KWELA Camp celebrates its 20th camp!

Welcome back to all our readers and wishes for a prosperous and sensory-inspired 2020!  In today’s blog post we hear from a bunch of hard-working therapists who are bringing sensory integration to children in the Cape in a whole different way during the December...
Sensory Integration and Babies Part I

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 promotes education, research, and study of the effects of mental,...
What is Sensory Integration Treatment?

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 Sensory Integration (ASI®) use purposeful activities, specialized...
Identifying Sensory Integration Difficulties

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 classroom, and how they are identified by occupational therapists.  It...
Information is Power, Integration is Ability

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 have accurate information we are empowered to help those who have...