Three new intensive training workshops for occupational therapy professionals:

This workshop explains in depth how sensory integration and praxis issues affect children with autism spectrum disorders and their families.

Designed for therapists working in educational settings this workshop teaches participants how to use sensory integration strategies to enrich and improve services for students.

For therapists with prior training in sensory integration theory and practice (Sensory Integration Certification Program Courses 1 and 4 or equivalent) this advanced workshop offers mentorship in clinical reasoning and in problem identification and resolution during assessment and intervention.

In just 2 days, sharpen your skills and advance your career:

• Apply sensory integration expertise to specific problems
• Learn evidence-based clinical reasoning from world leaders in sensory integration
• Observe live demonstrations of assessment and intervention
• Earn 12 CE Credits

Dates and Locations

	ASI for Individuals with Autism	ASI in School-Based Practice	Advanced Clinical Reasoning using ASI
Chicago	October 22 & 23, 2010	March 18 & 19, 2011	August 20 & 21, 2010
Charlotte	March 18 & 19, 2011	August 20 & 21, 2010	October 22 & 23, 2010
Los Angeles	August 20 & 21, 2010	October 22 & 23, 2010	March 18 & 19, 2011

Registration Fees

Each Course: ....................................................................... $329.00
Series of All 3 Courses: ............................................ $987.00 $937.65
 
*Discounts: When 5 or more people from the same organization register as a group (on same check, credit card, or purchase order) for the same series, they may receive a 10% discount off the above fees.

Ayres Sensory Integration for Individuals with Autism

Created and Presented by: Richard Furbush, Kathy Inamura, Marge Luthman, Zoe Mailloux, Heather Miller-Kuhaneck, Dr. Gustavo Reinoso, Susanne Smith Roley, and Dr. Susan Spitzer

Learning Objectives

1. Determine methods/priorities for assessment of sensory integration and praxis in children with autism.
2. Identify underlying sensory integration issues and explain how they may be expressed in behavior; help families and other professionals reframe children's behaviors and generate appropriate solutions.
3. Identify ways in which the Ayres Sensory Integration. approach can complement other commonly used methods for treating children with autism.
4. Identify ways in which sensory strategies can be embedded into the daily routines of children with autism and their families.

Applying Ayres Sensory Integration in School-Based Practice

Created and Presented by: Julie Bissell, Anahita Daruwalla, Sarah Field, Susanne Smith Roley, Selga Ruzzano, and Dr. Lisa Test

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the educational relevance of sensory integration and praxis deficits on the daily lives of children in various school environments.
2. Identify ways in which the Ayres Sensory Integration. approach can complement other commonly used methods for treating children with learning and behavior difficulties.
3. Identify ways in which sensory strategies can be embedded into the daily classroom routine.
4. Explain sensory integration to families and other professionals in order to reframe child behaviors and help generate ongoing sensory-based solutions.

Advanced Clinical Reasoning using Ayres Sensory Integration

Created and Presented by: Dr. Erna Blanche, Stefanie Bodison, Dr. Gustavo Reinoso, Susanne Smith Roley, and Roseann Schaaf

Learning Objectives

1. Apply a systematic, evidence-based process for applying a sensory integrative approach within occupational therapy.
2. Through analysis of structured and unstructured assessment data, determine the strengths and weaknesses of a child relative to their occupational performance difficulties.
3. Create and analyze intervention plans from assessment data using evidence-based practice models of Ayres Sensory Integration (including use of the ASI Fidelity Measure).

Course Starting Times
Sign-in is at 9:30am on the first day of each course. All courses run from 10:00am to 5:30pm on Day 1 and from 8:00am to 3:30pm on Day 2. Morning, lunch, and afternoon break times are provided.
Course Materials
Registration includes lecture materials.
Confirmation
All registrations will be confirmed in writing. If you do not receive a written confirmation within 2 weeks of registering, please contact WPS at 800-648-8857 (U.S. and Canada only), or (310) 478-2061.
Accommodations
Information about accommodations will be sent upon registration.
CE Credit
Western Psychological Services is an AOTA Approved Provider of continuing education. Participants will be awarded a Certificate of Attendance with 12 continuing education contact hours upon completion of each course. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
For a complete listing of all organizations that have approved the WPS continuing education credit offering, click here.
Attendance Policy
In order to receive the Certificate of Attendance you must be present for the entire course.
Refund Policy
A refund (less a $35.00 administrative fee) will be granted if written request for cancellation is received at least 15 days prior to the first day of the course. A refund (less a $60.00 administrative fee) will be granted if written request is received less than 15 days prior to the first day of the course.
Program Cancellation
Register early. If there is insufficient enrollment for a particular course within two weeks prior to its start date, that course will be canceled, and registration will be fully refunded or applied to another course at the registrant's request.