Ayres' Sensory Integration WISE

09/06/2026

This is a helpful challenge to poorly evidenced, generic SEN packages, but it needs a more nuanced occupational therapy lens. The problem is not sensory-informed practice itself. The problem is decontextualised, diagnosis-led, non-assessed, non-individualised sensory activity being mistaken for intervention.

Learn more here: https://sensoryproject.org/product-category/asi-4-schools/

https://steplab.co/news/common-sen-mis-interventions-an-evidence-summary/6a0cc0325a4b9b00017ae3ed

Common SEN (Mis)Interventions - An Evidence SummaryNews|20th May 2026Peps MccreaDirector of Education — SteplabDr Jennifer BarkerDirector of Learning - Ormiston Academies TrustIn a new discussion paper, Dr Jennifer Barker (Ormiston Academies Trust) and Peps Mccrea (Steplab) explore the evidence be...

09/06/2026

Transition is not a day. It is a journey. And, it's our 5th Webinar in our Schools Series! We've been reflecting on the newly published STEPS Report and how closely its findings align with the principles underpinning Sensory Ladders®, Sensory Spiders™, Sensory Grids™ and the PEAR TREE™ Lens.
The report highlights the importance of belonging, relationships, self-advocacy and anticipatory support, themes that many young people, families and practitioners have been telling us about for years.
Our reflections are below.
https://sensoryproject.org/2026/06/09/school-transitions-steps-report/

Learn how PEAR TREE Lens, Sensory Ladders and Spiders speak to the STEPS report addressing school transitions for young people with SEND

09/06/2026

📚 𝗔𝗦𝗜 𝟰 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹𝘀 | 𝗟𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀𝗵𝗼𝗽𝘀 – 𝟭𝟬 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲

Join us this Wednesday for two insightful sessions in our ASI 4 Schools series, designed to help professionals better understand and support children's participation, wellbeing and success in school environments.

🌱 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 #𝟑: 𝐀𝐒𝐈, 𝐀𝐧𝐱𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐨𝐨𝐥𝐬
Explore the relationship between sensory integration, emotional health and wellbeing, and discover practical ways to create emotionally safe learning environments for all pupils.

🏫 𝐒𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝟒: 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐬, 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬, 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐫𝐢𝐝𝐨𝐫𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐫𝐨𝐨𝐦𝐬
Learn how to identify and make the most of sensory opportunities throughout the school day, using everyday school spaces to support engagement, participation and regulation.

✨ Whether you are an occupational therapist, teacher, SENCO, educational psychologist or allied health professional, these sessions offer practical strategies that can be applied immediately within school settings.

🎟️ Places are still available – secure your spot today:

🔹 Session #3: ASI, Anxiety and Emotional Safety in Schools
https://sensoryproject.org/product/3-asi-anxiety-and-emotional-safety-in-schools/

🔹 Session #4: Playgrounds, Halls, Corridors and Classrooms
https://sensoryproject.org/product/4-playgrounds-halls-corridors-and-classrooms/

09/06/2026

📢 𝗟𝗶𝗺𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗦𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲𝘀 𝗦𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘃𝗮𝗶𝗹𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 – 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗢𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗿 𝗘𝘅𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗱!

Join internationally recognised occupational therapist and sensory integration expert Dr Susanne Smith Roley for our live online workshop:

Supporting Infant and Child Development through Ayres' Sensory Integration®

📅 10 - 11 July 2026
💻 Live Online Workshop

Early development lays the foundation for lifelong learning, participation and wellbeing. During this engaging two-day workshop, participants will explore how sensory integration supports state regulation, perception, motor skills and praxis in infants and young children aged 0–3 years. Through video analysis and case discussions, you'll gain practical strategies to support assessment, intervention planning and family-centred practice.

This workshop is ideal for occupational therapists, physiotherapists, speech and language therapists, health visitors, and early years professionals interested in evidence-based practice and early intervention.

✨ Special offer still available
✨ Spaces available

Don't miss this opportunity to learn from one of the leading voices in Ayres' Sensory Integration®.

Book your place today: https://sensoryproject.org/product/workshop-supporting-infant-and-child-development-susanne-smith-roley-2/

08/06/2026

Tuesday ASI2 & ASI3 Tutor Group

Join us tomorrow, the 9th of June, at 7.30 p.m. for our Tutor Group, where we'll be joined by two therapists presenting their assessment and intervention case studies.

It’s a great chance to hear real-life stories, gain practical insights, and connect with others in a relaxed, supportive space.

See you there

07/06/2026

Your everyday practice is worth sharing.

A service improvement, a reflective piece, a clinic-based project, or a research study – every poster starts with an idea and a willingness to start.

Join the conversation as we share practical tips, inspiration and guidance to help you bring your work to life.

Because sharing learning strengthens our community of practice... and no one is left behind.

03/06/2026

ICE-ASÍ Webinar… happening right now…