Why is Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) Important for Development?
A well-integrated sensory system is essential for children and young people to participate meaningfully in everyday activities. Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI) therapy supports the way a child or young person processes and responds to sensory input, promoting better self-regulation, engagement, and functional independence. A well-integrated sensory system allows children and young people to:
- Regulate their emotions and behaviour, leading to improved focus and attention
- Develop gross and fine motor skills, including coordination, balance, and posture
- Build body and spatial awareness, encouraging confidence in movement and play and leisure.
- Improve self-care abilities, such as dressing, feeding, and hygiene routines
- Enhance academic performance through better handwriting, visual processing, and problem-solving.
Who Benefits from ASI?
While all children and young persons (even adults) benefit from engaging, sensory-rich environments, ASI is particularly effective for those experiencing:
- Sensory Processing Difficulties (SPD)
- Dyspraxia / Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and related social communication needs
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
- Emotional regulation challenges
- Motor coordination or postural control difficulties
- Developmental delays and learning difficulures.
ASI therapy is grounded in evidence-based practice and can help children and young persons build the foundation they need for improved daily functioning, confidence, and participation at home, school, and in the community.
