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The "Perspective" course, provides both an overview of sensory integration and in-depth information on its theoretical foundations, basic science supporting the theory, and implications for practice. It examines the functional contributions of individual sensory systems, praxis, and their impact on everyday activities. This information is used to identify deviations from typical sensory integration and praxis abilities, and to provide insight into methods used in sensory integration intervention.
Participants:
Course 1 is open to all who wish to attend.
Learning Objectives
Following the course, participants will be able to:
Identify the different sensory systems and their contributions to daily life
Identify the basic principles of sensory integration
List several sensory strategies that can be used at home, in school,
and in the community to enhance function;
Explain to clients the relationship of sensory integration to typical and
atypical development;
Describe the roles of the individual sensory systems in human activity;
Discuss praxis and its role in performance and behavior;
Relate the spectrum of sensory integrative functions to occupation.
Required Materials
Each participant must have access to reliable neuroanatomy references during the course.
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Course 2: Specialized
Techniques for
Measuring Sensory Integration |
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The "SIPT" course, provides in-depth training in using and understanding measures of sensory integration. Emphasis is placed on learning to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) and related measures and on making accurate clinical observations. These measures are discussed relative to the functions they assess, presenting problems, and appropriate intervention.
Participants:
Courses 2 and 3 are open to occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, neuropsychologists and physicians wishing to learn how to evaluate sensory integration and praxis and how to interpret these findings based on research for the purpose of planning intervention.
Learning Objectives
Following this course, participants will be able to:
Demonstrate basic competency in administering the Sensory Integration and
Praxis Tests
Identify a variety of tests and observations that can be applied in diverse settings to
assess sensory integration
Describe the functional implications of the abilities assessed by the SIPT and
related measure
Required Materials
Participants must bring the following to Course 2: SIPT Kit (Product No. W-260), a SIPT Manual (Product No. W-260M), and a continuously running stopwatch with a 30- or 60-second face. Two participants may share one Kit during the course. The SIPT Administration DVD (W-260DV) and Practice SIPT Materials are included in the fee for Course 2. All materials are available through WPS, click Occupational Therapy for a complete listing of sensory integration products.
Recommended Training
A graduate level course in Statistics or Tests and Measurement is recommended.
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Course 3: From
Interpretation to Intervention |
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The "Interpretation" course, provides information necessary for interpreting assessment data, and for using this data to plan intervention strategies. Special emphasis is placed on the analysis and interpretation of SIPT results. The use of case studies demonstrates the clinical reasoning process in interpreting assessment results and using this information to plan and implement intervention.
Participants:
Courses 2 and 3 are open to occupational therapists, physical therapists, speech and language pathologists, neuropsychologists and physicians wishing to learn how to evaluate sensory integration and praxis and how to interpret these findings based on research for the purpose of planning intervention.
Learning Objectives
Following this course, participants will be able to:
Analyze and interpret measures of sensory integration, with particular emphasis on
SIPT results
Describe patterns of sensory integrative dysfunction by placing individual test results
within the framework identified through research
Plan intervention programs in a variety of settings for children identified as having
sensory integrative dysfunction
Describe the relationship between assessment results and functional performance
at home, at school, and in the community
Identify the ways in which research supports assessment and intervention
Required Materials
Participants must have a SIPT Manual (Product No. W-260M, available from WPS).
Prerequisite
Participants must complete Course 2 before enrolling in Course 3.
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Course 4: Sensory
Integration Intervention |
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The "Intervention" course, provides clinical reasoning strategies for designing and implementing intervention using a sensory integration frame of reference
Participants:
Course 4 is open to occupational therapists, physical therapists and speech and language pathologists. Occupational therapy assistants and physical therapy assistants may apply to attend under the supervision of an SI certified therapist.
Learning Objectives
Following this course, participants will be able to:
Use clinical reasoning skills to interpret behaviors that might have a sensory
integrative base
Plan and provide intervention programs for children with sensory integrative dysfunction
Explain the rationale behind the use of an activity to facilitate adaptive responses
Explain the relationship of an adaptive response to a child's occupational engagement
Implement intervention with a wide variety of pediatric disabilities from a sensory
integrative frame of reference
Implement sensory strategies in various settings, including home, school, and
community
Required Materials
Participants must have a a SIPT Manual (Product No. W-260M).
Prerequisite
Participants must complete Course 1 before enrolling in Course 4.
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