ASI®TherapyORIGINAL is GSIÖ's curriculum for the certification program in Ayres' Sensory Integration (ASI®) intervention for therapists. It was developed in close cooperation with co-workers and successors of Dr. Ayres and is still taught in part by first-hand SI experts from the origins of SI, Southern California.
The new curriculum of ASI®TherapyORIGINAL was installed by the General Assembly in November 2014 and has been implemented since 2015.
Coursework
Participants complete modules 1-3 in the given sequence ideally within 1.5 years. The study time can be extended up to 3 years. Individual extensions will be given in case of serious reasons (e.g., severe long illness, childbirth).
Module 4: ASI® Case Supervision
Can either be taken as 5 monthly onsite (if locally available) or online sessions with an ASI®docent/GSIÖ or as a 1-2 day workshop taught by an ASI®docent/GSIÖ if the local host chooses to organize module 4 this way.
The Art of Therapy
Following module 3 and during the supervision period, we recommend to take the two workshops on "The Art of Therapy" that focus on playful interactions, the therapeutic relationship, the use of the therapeutic self, and family-centered intervention. These workshops are not obligatory. Mastery of these concepts however are important factors for the calibration.
Calibration
After completion of tall 4 modules, the therapist is eligible to undergo the calibration process. She submits a 10 minute video clip of a therapy session she conducted using ASI® principles, plus the required paperwork to GSIÖ. The video clip is forwarded to an independent international trained ASI®FM rater who rates the session's fidelity to the principles of ASI® intervention using the ASI®Fidelity Measure. If the session meets the criteria for ASI®, the therapist receives the certificate as "ASI®Practitioner" (Level 2) issued by GSIÖ e.V.
Time-Limited Validity of The ASI Practitioner Certificate
The ASI® Practitioner Certificate is valid for 5 years. Within the first renewal period, the new ASI®Practitioner has to complete Module 5. For all subsequent renewals, of the certificate, the therapist has to show proof of participation in at least two 2-day seminars, courses, or conference specific to SI.
Module 5
Includes three courses (SI501, SI502, and SI503), two of which are repetitions of the theory and intervention course with a new emphasis. Advanced participants get specific tasks to complete. The last course guides through completion of a single system design study.
SI101 INTRODUCTION TO SENSORY INTEGRATION
Duration: 2.5 days; with translation 3 days
Requirements: none, open for all interested persons
Number of participants: 15 per instructor
Instructor: SI ORIGINAL Docent/GSIÖ
This course provides an introduction into Ayres’ theory and intervention without simplifying. The link between OT and SI is established. Participants can experience how their senses work and how it feels to play with SI equipment.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI101 participants shall
Course Content:
1. Concepts of Ayres’ Sensory Integration theory related to normal development
2. Overview of neurophysiological basis of sensory integration
3. SI dysfunctions and associated problems in daily life
4. Recognizing SI dysfunctions
5. Insights into OT-ASI®
6. Applying SI principles in daily life and diverse fields of practice
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, videos, "Sensory Quiz", practicum (SI therapy room and equipment), book table
Required Readings:
Ayres, A.J. (1979/2005). Sensory Integration and the Child (25th Anniversary Edition), WPS. German: Bausteine der kindlichen Entwicklung. Sensorische Integration verstehen und anwenden - Das Original in moderner Neuauflage (Ausgabe 2013)
Recommended Readings:
Stock Kranowitz, The Out of Sync-Child
Pauli/Kisch, Was ist los mit meinem Kind?
Defersdorf, Drück mich mal ganz fest!
Methods of Evaluation:
1. Participation (certificate of attendance)
SI102 AYRES’ THEORY OF SENSORY INTEGRATION
Duration: CLASI M1 online (6 weeks, 30 hrs) plus 3 days onsite (18 hrs)
Requirements: Course SI101
Maximum Number of participants: 40
Instructor: GSIÖ Docent
This course provides detailed knowledge about theory development, neurophysiology of the body senses, and sensory integrative disorders. It evaluates SI research and places SI theory within current neurophysiological, developmental, and intervention research.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI102 participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, video analyses (including Ayres’ original videos), group work, participants’ presentation on neuro, integration of new media (e.g., YouTube clips, 3D brain models)
Course Content:
Required Readings:
Ayres, A.J. (1979). Sensory Integration and the Child (25th Anniversary Edition Book) - was obligatory for SI101!
Smith Roley, S., Blanche, E.I., Schaaf, R. (2001). Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations. WPS.
Bundy, A., Lane, S., Murray, E. (2002). Sensory Integration: Theory & Practice.
Ayres, A.J. & Cermak, S. (2011) Ayres Dyspraxia Monograph 25th Anniversary Edition Torrance, CA: Pediatric Therapy Network
Parham, L. D., and Mailloux, Z. (2010) Sensory Integration. (pages 325-372) in J. Case-Smith, Allen & J.C. O'Brien's Occupational Therapy for Children 6th edition St. Louis, MO: Elsevier, Mosby, & Sanders Inc
Recommended Readings:
Articles provided by course provider in an online resources folder.
Ayres, A.J. (1972). Sensory Integration and Learning Disorders. WPS ($86.50)
Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S., May-Benson, T., Koomar, J., Brett-Green, B., Burke, J.P., Cohn, E.S., Mailloux, Z., Miller, L.J. & Schaaf, R.C. (2011). Development of a fidelity measure for research on effectiveness of Ayres Sensory Integration intervention. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 2, 133-142
Mailloux, Z., Mulligan, S., Smith Roley, S., Cermak, S., Blanche, E., & Bodison, S., Coleman, G., G., & Lane, C. (2011). Verification and clarification of patterns of sensory integrative dysfunction in a retrospective clinical sample. American Journal of Occpuational Therapy. 65.2. 143-151. (Courses 1 and 3)
Shumway-Cook & Woolacott
Methods of Evaluation:
1. Participation (certificate of attendance)
2. Neuro presentation
3. Written assignment “Letter to The Editor” (group assignment, 45min)
SI201 EVALUATION FROM AN ASI PERSPECTIVE
CL-ASI M2 “Comprehensive Assessment in ASI”
Duration: 8 weeks online
Requirements: SI102
Number of participants: unlimited
Instructor: CL-ASI instructor Dr. Zoe Mailloux
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI201 participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, practical exercises with the original test material, videos
Course Content:
SELF STUDY
Practice of test administration of all tests presented in the course that do not require test material
Participants are recommended to practice administration and scoring with the trainings videos and then with adults and typically developed children.
Methods of Evaluation:
1. Participation (certificate of attendance)
2. Quiz
SI202 ASI® EVALUATION IN PRACTICE - HANDS-ON SI ASSESSMENT COURSE
Duration: 5 days (30 hours)
Requirements: Course SI201
Number of participants: 30
Instructor: ASI®Therapy Docent/GSIÖ
This course focuses on the relationship between functional problems (activity and participation levels) and underlying sensory integrative deficits and on data collection and clinical reasoning that is necessary for valid and reliable evaluations of sensory processing.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI202 participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, video analyses, group work, practicum, discussion, hands-on session (assessment of “course kid”)
Course Content:
SELF STUDY
Required Readings:
Blanche, E.I. (2002). Observations Based on Sensory Integration Theory. Torrance: PTN. Complementary with course.
Smith Roley, S., Blanche, E.I., Schaaf, R. (2001). Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations. WPS. German: Sensorische Integration: Grundlagen und Therapie bei Entwicklungsstörungen (2003), Springer Verlag (EUR 49,95). Bestellung via www.sensorische-integration.org.
Bundy, A., Lane, S., Murray, E. (2002). Sensory Integration: Theory & Practice. German: Sensorische Integrationstherapie: Theorie und Praxis (2003), Springer Verlag (EUR 49,95). Bestellung via www.sensorische-integration.org.
Schaaf, R. A., and Smith Roley, S. (2006) SI: Applying Clinical Reasoning to Practice with Diverse Populations Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Blanche, E. I., Bodison, S., Chang, M. C., & Reinoso, G. (2012). Development of the comprehensive observations of proprioception (COP): Validity, reliability, and factor analysis. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 66, 691–698.
Recommended Readings:
Articles provided by course provider in an online resources folder
Methods of Evaluation:
SI301 FROM EVALUATION TO INTERPRETATION
CL-ASI M4 "Clinical Reasoning Using ASI"
Duration: 6 weeks online
Requirement: Course SI202
Number of participants: unlimited
Instructor: CL-ASI instructor Dr. Zoe Mailloux
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI301 participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Lecture, video, problem-based learning, group work, discussion, case presentation
Course Content:
SELF STUDY
Practical exercises
Methods of Evaluation:
1. Quiz
SI302 ASI® INTERVENTION IN PRACTICE - HANDS-ON ASI®TREATMENT COURSE
includes CL-ASI M5 "EVIDENCE-BASED ASI INTERVENTION INCLUDING FIDELITY TO INTERVENTION"
Duration: 4 weeks online plus 5 days onsite (30 hours)
Requirements: Course SI301
Number of participants: max. 30
Instructor: CL-ASI Instructor plus ASI®Therapy Docent/GSIÖ
This course provides guidelines and practical experience of problem-specific application of ASI® techniques within the client-centered and playful frame of ASI® intervention.
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI302 participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Live demonstration of intervention by an instructor with at least one client, practicum (play experience), hands-on sessions under direct supervision of instructors and assistants, lectures, video analyses of demos and hands-on sessions, case studies, small group work, discussion
Course Content:
SELF STUDY
Required Readings:
Smith Roley, S., Blanche, E.I., Schaaf, R. (2001). Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations. WPS. German: Sensorische Integration: Grundlagen und Therapie bei Entwicklungsstörungen (2003), Springer Verlag (EUR 49,95). Bestellung via www.sensorische-integration.org.
Bundy, A., Lane, S., Murray, E. (2002). Sensory Integration: Theory & Practice. German: Sensorische Integrationstherapie: Theorie und Praxis (2003), Springer Verlag (EUR 49,95). Bestellung via www.sensorische-integration.org.
Ayres, A.J. & Cermak, S. (2011) Ayres Dyspraxia Monograph 25th Anniversary Edition Torrance, CA: Pediatric Therapy Network
Recommended Readings:
Articles provided by course provider in an online resources folder.
Parham, L.D., Smith Roley, S., May-Benson, T., Koomar, J., Brett-Green, B., Burke, J.P., Cohn, E.S., Mailloux, Z., Miller, L.J. & Schaaf, R.C. (2011). Development of a fidelity measure for research on effectiveness of Ayres Sensory Integration intervention. American Journal of Occupational Therapy, 65, 2, 133-142
Schaaf, R. A., and Smith Roley, S. (2006) SI: Applying Clinical Reasoning to Practice with Diverse Populations. Austin, TX: Pro-Ed
Watling, R., Koenig, K.P., Davies, P.L., & Schaaf, R.C. (2011) Occupational therapy practice guidelines for children and adolescents with challenges in sensory processing and sensory integration Bethesda, MD: AOTA Press
Methods of Evaluation:
SI401 ASI®CASE SUPERVISION
After completion of course work, the participant works under supervision for half a year. This means that she works at her usual work site and participates in a minimum of 5 sessions of SI Supervision, 1.5 hrs each, in a monthly interval. The sessions can be individual or groups sessions, in person or online.
Learning Objectives:
After the supervision period, participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Participation in 5 live supervision sessions onsite or online or a case supervision seminar (in case the local organizer provides it)
Content:
Methods of Evaluation:
1. Active participation in discussions (certificate of attendance)
2. Case presentation
SI402 THE ART OF THERAPY
Part 1: Relationship & Play
Duration:2 days (16 units, 2 ECTS)
Number of participants: max. 24
Instructor: SI & D.I.R Instructor (guest lecturer)
Learning Objectives:
After completion of course SI402 participants shall
Methods of Instruction: fun with practical exercises, video analysis and immediate feedback, lecture
Course Content:
Methods of Evaluation: Participation (certificate of attendance)
Part 2: Family-Centered Practice
Duration:2 days (16 units, 2 ECTS)
Number of participants: max. 24
Instructor: SI & D.I.R Instructor (guest lecturer)
Learning Objectives:
After this course participants shall
Methods of Instruction: Practical exercises, video analysis, lecture
Course Content:
Methods of Evaluation: active participation in discussions (certificate of attendance)
Calibration
After completion of tall 4 modules, the therapist is eligible to undergo the calibration process. She submits a 10 minute video clip of a therapy session she conducted using ASI® principles, plus the required paperwork to GSIÖ. The video clip is forwarded to an independent international trained ASI®FM rater who rates the session's fidelity to the principles of ASI® intervention using the ASI®Fidelity Measure. If the session meets the criteria for ASI®, the therapist receives the certificate as "ASI®Practitioner" (Level 2) issued by GSIÖ e.V.
Time-Limited Validity of The ASI Practitioner Certificate
The ASI® Practitioner Certificate is valid for 5 years. Within the first renewal period, the new ASI®Practitioner has to complete the courses of Module 5 (SI501, SI502, and SI503).
For all subsequent renewals, of the certificate, the therapist has to show proof of participation in at least two 2-day seminars, courses, or conference specific to SI.
SI 501 AYRES' THEORY OF SENSORY INTEGRATION - ADVANCED
Duration: 50% presence in course SI102 plus project as described below (30hrs, 5 ECTS)
Prerequisites: ASI®Practitioner Certificate
Number of Participants (additional to regular SI102 participants): max. 12
Instructor: ASI®Dozentin/GSIÖ (Level 3)
Repetition of course SI102 with specific advanced assignments.
Learning Objectives:
After this course participants shall
Course Content:
The participant makes her own choice which lessons of course SI102 she wants/needs to hear again . She needs to be present in course SI102 at least 50% of the lecture time.
Methods of Instruction: lecture (50%), SI501 meeting (first online, second during onsite course), three projects (2 assignments, 1 little research project)
Methods of Evaluation:
SI 502 ASI®INTERVENTION - ADVANCED
Duration: 5 d (30hrs, 5 ECTS)
Prerequisites: ASI®Practitioner Certificate
Number of Participants (additional to regular SI302 participants): max. 12
Instructor: ASI®Dozentin/GSIÖ (Level 3)
Repetition of course SI302 ASI®Intervention with a special role and specific task. This course offers participants the opportunity to apply their theoretical knowledge to practice. Advanced participants will assume the role of a tutor for a small group of SI302 participants working with a course kid. The SI502 participant's task is to foster the group's understanding of the child by explaining SI concepts and verbalizing her own interpretation and perspective of the case without imposing her view on the group members. All these skills are necessary for parent meetings and consultations.
Learning Objectives:
After course SI502 participants shall
Methods:
Course Content & Methods of Instruction:
See course SI302
Methods of Evaluation: active participation in course SI302 (certificate of attendance)
SI 503 SI RESEARCH & SINGLE SYSTEM DESIGN (SSD)
Duration: 2x1 day plus self study and independent work time (12h, 5 ECTS)
Prerequisites: ASI®Practitioner Certificate; currently working with children with SI dysfunction
Number of Participants: 4-6
Instructor: ASI®Docent/GSIÖ (Level 3)
This course offers participants the opportunity to learn more about research in the field of SI and to conduct their own little research project, a single system design (SSD) study. Each participant has to chose a subject from her caseload, define parameters to measure a relevant outcome of the intervention , and conduct those measures over 3 months. She documents and plots the changes over time and prepares a presentation of her study that includes the study's specific theoretical background, its relevance for OT and the individual client, and the results of the study and their interpretation.
Participants are encouraged to present their case studies at conferences and submit them to journals for publication.
Learning Objectives:
After course SI503 participants shall
Content & Methods:
Time Frame:
Methods of Evaluation: