Locked Down in Level 5 with a Sensory Seeker

This week’s post was written by mental health OT and SAISI board member, Tharina Annandale. Let me introduce you to my nine-year-old boy. He loves rugby and any form of rough play. He speaks loudly, likes to listen to loud music and never stops “running”. I...

Praxis and Rolling with the Corona-Coaster

I am very excited to share this week’s post, written by Stefanie Kruger.  She had an exciting interview this week with Dr Teresa May-Benson.  Happy reading! A roller coaster ride is known for its speed, intensity of highs and lows, unexpected turns, and even...
Back to work we go!

Back to work we go!

By Sally Fraser-Mackenzie Post-COVID transitioning back to therapy I’ve been back at work for 2 months and there have been the expected and necessary adjustments post-lockdown, and then other curve balls where I have had to make my own adaptive responses on the spur...
COVID-19: To therapy or not to therapy?

COVID-19: To therapy or not to therapy?

Dear Therapists We know you and your clients are stressed, maybe anxious, after Sunday night’s presidential address.  The now disaster status of COVID-19 in South Africa brings with it many questions and uncertainties, and we are here to help. The basics The corona...