CASI: M3 HANDS-ON COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT IN AYRES SENSORY INTEGRATION
This module provides hands on practice and review of all aspects of sensory integration and praxis with a variety of assessments that were introduced in Module 2. During the onsite Module 3, participants will have an opportunity to clarify any questions they have about the information presented in the online instruction, practice assessment administration and scoring with peers and, when possible, practice the assessments with children brought into the course.
*Module 2 is a prerequisite to module 3.
For Registration & Enquiries : (+966) 541444457
Date and Location: Feb 14-17, 2024 Alfaisal University, Riyadh
WHO CAN TAKE THIS COURSE: Module 3 is open to healthcare professionals with at least a bachelor level equivalent college/university degree in occupational therapy, speech pathology, physical therapy, psychology, or medicine.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES. After the course, participants will be able to:
- Describe an assessment plan for a client
- Describe the evaluations appropriate to assess ASI constructs in all areas
- Analyze the psychometric strength of the evaluations
- Reliably administer the EASI, SIPT, and SPM
- Understand the constructs tested by sensory related measures
- Design clinical observations of sensory integration constructs when standardized measures are not possible
- Demonstrate competence in the application of clinical observations based on ASI
- Identify whether an evaluation report meets the standard for structural elements on ASI Intervention Fidelity Measure
DAY 1:
9:00-10:30 am Review Format of Program
Lessons 1-2 Developing an Assessment Plan and Types of Assessments
Use of Assessment tool
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-11:15 Generate sample Participation Challenges/Strengths and Interests
Review and organize EASI Test Materials
11:15-12:00 Intro to Assessing Sensory Perception
Review Lessons 3-4 Intro to Assessment of Sensory Perception Assessment of
Tactile Perception EASI TP: L, TP:D; TP:S; TP:O
12:00-1:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00- 2:00 Practice Tests
EASI TP: L, TP:D; TP:S; TP:O
2:00-2:45 Review Tactile Tests
Review Lesson 5 Introduction to Assessment of Proprioception
EASI Prop: JP; Prop: F
2:45-3:30 Practice Tess
EASI EASI Prop: JP Prop: F
3:30-4:00 Review Proprioception Tests and any other questions
HOMEWORK-Over the course of the evening and next morning, pause during an activity in
which you realize you made some automatic actions or adjustments based on tactile
perception or proprioception; come prepared to share at least one example
4:00-4:30 Practice Tests and Review in Teams
DAY 2:
9:00-10:30 Review participation challenges (tactile & prop test hypotheses)
Review Lessons 8 & 9 Assessing Visual & Auditory Perception
EASI VP:S and EASI A: L
Assessing Vestibular Function/ Ocular, Postural & Bilateral Motor Integration
Review Lesson 7 & 10 Assessing Vestibular Function and Assessing Ocular Functions
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-11:45 Practice Tests
EASI VP: SP, A: L; VN and O:M&Pr
11:45-12:00 Reconvene and Review VP: SP, A: L; VN and O:M&Pr
12:00-1:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00-1:30 Review Lessons 11-12 Assessing Postural & Bilateral Motor Integration Bal EASI PC & Bal
1:30-2:15 BREAKOUT ROOMS to Practice Tests EASI PC & Bal
2:15-3:15 Review PC and Bal; Introduction to Assessing Praxis; review Lessons 13 & 16
EASI Pr:P and Pr FD
3:15-3:30 BREAK
3:30-4:15 Practice Tests EASI Pr:P and Pr FD
4:15-4:30 Reconvene and review
EASI Pr:P and Pr FD
HOMEWORK- Over the course of the evening and next morning, pause during an activity in
which you realize you made some automatic actions or adjustments based on vestibular function or think about an action that used praxis; come prepared to share at least one example
DAY 3:
9:00-10:30 Review participation challenges (vestibular/praxis)
Review tests/questions from Day 2
Discuss Hypotheses
10:30-10:45 BREAK
10:45-11:15 Assessing Praxis; review Lessons 13 & 17
EASI Pr: S & Pr: I
11:15-11:45 Practice Tests
(3:15-4:30 EDT) EASI Pr:S & Pr: I
11:45-12:00 Reconvene and review
12:00-1:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00- 1:30 Review Lessons 15 EASI VPrD and VPrC
1:30-2:15 Practice Tests
EASI VPrD and VPrC
2:15-3:00 Reconvene and review EASI VPrD and VPrC
Assessing Sensory Reactivity Review Lessons 18-19
SPM; EASI SR
3:00-3:15 BREAK
3:15-3:30 Practice Test EASI SR; Review SPM
3:30-4:30 Review all tests; review Lesson 20-flow of testing session
Prepare for Day 4 testing sessions
Day 4:
9:00-9:30 Plan for the day
9:30-11:30 Round 1 Practice Tests 1-12 in teams
11:30-12:00 Review Round 1
12:00-1:00 LUNCH BREAK
1:00-3:00 Round 2 Practice Tests 13-20
3:00-4:00 Review Round 2
Review TASC
Intro to M4, M5 & M6
4:00-4:30 Final practice as needed: make plans for TASC
Mentors and Instructor available to assist with test administration and scoring for all tests
REQUIREMENTS AND ASSIGNMENTS: Click here to view requirements and assignments for each CLASI module and the full CLASI Certificate in ASI program.
Course Fees: Onsite Module 3 (5500 + VAT)
COURSE INSTRUCTOR: Dr. Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA, Dr. Sultan Alfawaz, OTD, MA, BSc (Hons), OTR/L
CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS: Module 3 will provide 30 hours of training including the assignments. CLASI is an approved provider of continuing education units (CEU) by the American Occupational Therapy Association. M3 is also approved for CEUs by the California Physical Therapy Association. The following AOTA CE Classification Code applies to M3: Occupational Therapy Practice. Module 3 has been approved and accredited by the Saudi Commission for Health Specialities for 16 CMEs.
Click Here to RegisterCancellation Policy: There will be no cancellations/refunds offered. In the case of emergencies, we will consider on a case by base basis.