Therapy Factory - by Liani Austin

Therapy Factory - by Liani Austin I guide concerned parents and educators with my OT tips and strategies, so that they can ensure that their children reach their full potential!

I guide concerned parents and educators with my Occupational Therapy tips and strategies, so that they can ensure that their children reach their full potential! As a sensory integration trained South-African occupational therapist with over 15 years’ experience, I am grateful to say “I don’t work, I play”. Through fun child-directed playful therapeutic approaches, my passion is to help parents an

d teachers to understand their children better through a sensory processing lens. I am also trained in DIR Floortime (www.icdl.com) and the Tomatis Method (www.tomatis.com). I can proudly call myself a heart mommy and a tummy mommy. As a previous foster care mommy to newborns I am now walking the incredibly joyful journey of adoption. My forever daughter, who I have always dreamt of, is now seven years old. She is the best big sister to her three-year-old brother who came to me via my tummy. I have a soft spot for childhood trauma, parent-child connection and adoption, and how this may influence development. Therapy Factory, a paediatric private OT practice in Pretoria East, was established by myself and Anneri Oosthuizen, many moons ago. It keeps us on our toes so that we can reach for the stars and continue to fly and evolve. “There is nothing permanent, except change. And without change we cannot progress.” Learn more at www.therapyfactory.co.za. Mari-Louise Olivier is the therapist who treats Therapy Factory children at her afternoon practice while I treat children at two private schools.

From non verbal to PhD ❤️
22/04/2026

From non verbal to PhD ❤️

From a non-speaking child to an international advocate, Dr Emile Gouws knows firsthand the power of being truly understood. Non-verbal until 15 and often misunderstood by the education system, Emile has transformed his experiences of exclusion into a life dedicated to inclusion, advocacy, and change.

This Autism Awareness Month, he’s using his voice and platforms connected to the United Nations to push for education systems that respect difference, nurture potential, and embrace every child. His work proves that when support meets patience and understanding, the impossible becomes possible.

Dr Gouws’ journey is a reminder that inclusion isn’t about fixing people… it’s about transforming systems so everyone has the chance to belong, thrive, and be seen.

Link to the full story here: https://www.goodthingsguy.com/people/dr-emile-pens-message-autism-awareness/

22/04/2026
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14/04/2026

You are invited!!!

Follow the link to book your spot. The accredited talks are included in the entrance fee! The talks will be live streamed a well! So even if you are not in Centurion on the 6th of June, you can still enjoy being a part of this great event!

Link: https://qkt.io/fuPKSB

13/04/2026

There is still time to be part of SAISI ExpoSense 2026 as an exhibitor!
Showcase your products and services to a wide and engaged audience of therapists, teachers, and parents.

Be part of a journey that makes a difference.

A wonderful TED talk about ASD in females. ❤️
12/04/2026

A wonderful TED talk about ASD in females. ❤️

Women and girls with autism spectrum disorder often don't display the behaviors people typically associate with neurodivergence, greatly impacting when, how -- and if -- they are diagnosed. Autism acceptance advocate Kate Kahle makes the case for more research into this gender discrepancy, sharing h...

08/02/2026

Build a Sensory Ladder via The Sensory Ladder.

FREE learning about the sensory systems and how they impact daily life with free resources and downloads as part of the training online at www.sensoryproject.org/shop.

No surprises or payment at anytime. A global translation project is in progress through infectious generosity of volunteers; individuals and organisations - volunteers from across the glove - including SAISI Page - South African Institute for Sensory Integration - OT’s.

I completed my undergraduate OT degree University of Cape Town, South Africa, and started to develop this tool, now used around the globe over 26 years ago.

We are starting other languages from across the globe and from RSA too no. We are looking for volunteers to do our other languages too.

Bernike Maarsingh is managing this project for Ayres’ Sensory Integration WISE. We recently showcased their development and the translation project International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration - Official ISIC 2025/2026 in Porto.

You can find our free webinars for families or volunteer via the shop too. https://sensoryproject.org/product-category/sensory-ladders-global/

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07/02/2026

This year, we aim to take the community on a journey through the different sensory systems – and there are more than just the five we were taught about at school. The goal is to unpack concepts such as sensory integration in a practical and enjoyable way, and in doing so, make a positive impact within the community.

When people better understand themselves and their own sensory profiles, and begin to recognise why they respond differently to certain sounds, smells or movement, it can have a positive influence on learning, work performance, relationships and overall health.

The SAISI ExpoSense is an educational community expo that introduces sensory integration to the public in a practical, fun and interactive way. The next ExpoSense will take place on 6 June 2026, at Midstream Ridge Primary School, with the theme “Journey Through the Senses.”

The event is aimed at parents, teachers, children, teenagers and adults, and focuses on demonstrating how sensory experiences influence learning, development and everyday functioning.

06/02/2026

The count down has began and the excitement is growing! 😁

16/10/2025

Transform a bus. Change a life. Join SAISI in taking therapy on the road 💜

If your organisation would like to partner with SAISI in developing a sensory bus or truck, please get in touch with us at saisi@instsi.co.za.

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