About Us
Our education changes the lives of people with sensory processing and integration challenges
We are a world-class, international training provider of sensory integration courses.
Established in 1994, Sensory Integration Education is a not-for-profit organisation working with allied health professionals, education and health experts, academic researchers and families to improve awareness, understanding and the treatment of sensory integration and sensory processing difficulties.
We do all this using the proven framework of Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy. For over 30 years and in over 100 countries, we have trained those who work with and care for people with sensory challenges. We support and disseminate research into Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy.
Our MSc in Sensory Integration pathway, delivering SI Practitioner and Advanced Practitioner status, was the world’s first postgraduate qualification in SI accredited by a UK university. Our higher education partner is Sheffield Hallam University, one of the UK's largest education providers for allied health professions. Find out more about our partnership here.
Our Lifelong Learning Programme is a trusted companion for professionals and therapists, supporting and informing them with expertise and live peer support.
We are proud to be a not-for-profit organisation that invests surpluses into course development and supports early-career researchers. We encourage, support, and disseminate research into Ayres Sensory Integration Therapy. Find out more about our research support services here.
Vision
To be an inclusive, innovative global leader providing research-informed transformational learning that enriches the lives of individuals with diverse sensory processing and integration differences.
Mission
Sensory Integration Education, as a not-for-profit organisation, provides world-class training and education in supporting sensory needs and promoting research into sensory integration and sensory processing.
Strategic Aims
Person-centred Participation: We strongly advocate professionals working within sensory integration frameworks to maintain person-centred participation as their core objective.
Centralising Individual Perspectives: The foundation of our educational and learning approaches is the unique perspectives and experiences of individuals with sensory processing and integration differences.
Personalised Learning Experiences: Our students are immersed in adaptive, research-driven, and transformative learning experiences, which they can tailor to their own personal learning path.
Cultivating a Dynamic Community: Our practice community is energetic, evolving, and impactful, fostering continuous development and shared expertise.
Leadership in Innovation: As pioneers in sensory integration, our organisation leads global initiatives and partnerships spanning healthcare, social services, education, commerce, and non-profit sectors.
Organisational Guiding Aims
Embrace Proactivity and Agility: Our aim is to be forward-thinking and responsive, ensuring our approaches are efficient, inventive, and flexible to adapt to new challenges and opportunities.
Uphold Dignity and Wellbeing: We are committed to treating everyone with the utmost dignity and respect, encouraging them to flourish and actively fostering an environment that promotes overall wellbeing.
Foster Collaboration and Integrity: It is our priority to cultivate a work culture that values teamwork and adheres to the highest ethical standards.
Adopt a quality improvement culture: We are dedicated to fostering a culture where quality is the cornerstone of everything we do.
