The Ayres Sensory Integration ® (ASI) Approach

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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.