Contact
Rachael Benson
Administrative Assistant
Spiral Foundation
courses@thespiralfoundation.org
(617) 969-4410 ext. 231
FAQ
Q: Do I have to complete the online courses as well as the live ones? What is the difference between the live course and the online version?
A: For courses 1, 2, and 5 you have the option to either attend the live courses or take the online version. The content is the same and you do not need to take both. In the confirmation email you receive after registering there will be a link to a short survey you will need to complete to indicate which version of the course you wish to take.
Q: What if I want only want to take one/some of the courses in this program?
A: Registration for individual courses, including the online courses, will open closer to the date of the actual course. Right now registration is open for the full program ONLY.
Q: Are these dates subject to change?
A: Barring unexpected emergencies, such as extreme weather, the dates for these courses will not change.
Course level: Intermediate to Advanced
Target Audience: Occupational therapists, OT assistants, physical therapists, PT assistants
Course Completion Requirements: To receive contact hours or CEUs for this course you must attend and participate in the course activities.
Occupational Therapy Practitioners/ Occupational Therapy Assistants: The Spiral Foundation is an Approved Provider of continuing Education for occupational therapists and occupational therapy assistants by the American Occupational Therapy Association. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
ADA/Section 504: If you require special accommodations, please contact us at the address above.
The Adult/Adolescent Sensory History is available now!
The culmination of years of research and work, the Adult/Adolescent Sensory History, is designed as a self-report assessment of sensory and motor behaviors commonly observed in individuals with difficulties processing and integrating sensory information. The purpose of this assessment is to help identify adults and adolescents ages 13 to 95 who experience problems in sensory processing and integration as well as assist therapists in clinical reasoning when creating interventions for these individuals. Based on the conceptual model of sensory processing and sensory integration proposed by A. Jean Ayres, this measure is designed to identify difficulties in five key areas of functioning: Sensory Discrimination, Sensory Modulation, Postural-Ocular Skills, Praxis, and Social-Emotional Functioning.
Program of Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration
Register for the five course program today!
Starting in 2016 the Spiral Foundation's 'Sensory Integration Essentials' series will be expanding and rebranded as the Program for Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration. In addition to the sensory integration theory, clinical assessment and intervention courses that form the core of our program, we are adding a NEW 3-day course, Essentials of Administration of Sensory Integration Assessments (including the SIPT and Ayres clinical observations), and a NEW 2-day course, Essentials of Interpretation of Patterns of Sensory Integration Dysfunction. Participants who complete all five courses will receive a certificate of completion for the program.
As the WPS/USC SI certification program is being discontinued, we believe our new program will provide clinicians with a solid foundation of skills to understand, evaluate and treat sensory integration difficulties. This program includes courses on sensory integration theory, clinical assessment, test administration, interpretation of patterns of sensory integration dysfunction and sensory integration intervention. Courses 1, 2 and 5 will also be available in an on-line format, but courses 3 and 4 must be attended in person. Participants of both live and on-line formats will complete competency tests after each course segment to reinforce and assure learning of material.
Dates and Costs
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Program cost: $1850.00
Participants may pre-register for either live or on-line formats of available courses to receive the discount.
This five course program includes the following courses. Registration for the full program is now open; for those not interested in the series, details about how to register for individual courses will be available closer to the date of each course.
Course 1 - Essentials of Sensory Integration Theory (2 days)
Live Course: January 30 - 31, 2016, in Newton, MA
Individual Course Cost: $375 / $350 early bird
Prerequisites: None
12 contact hours / 1.2 AOTA CEUs
Online: February 1 - 21, 2016
Participants must complete BOTH 1 day online courses to receive credit for program completion.
Cost of EACH Individual Course: $200
6.0 contact hours / .6 AOTA CEUs per course
Online Part 1: Essentials of Sensory Integration Theory: Modulation and Somatosensory Processing
Online Part 2: Essentials of Sensory Integration Theory: Visual / Vestibular / Auditory Processing and Cerebellar / Praxis Functioning
This course will introduce practitioners to the foundations of sensory integration theory. The core principles of sensory integration will be discussed. The neuroanatomy essential for understanding sensory integration and its application to intervention will be presented in an easy to understand format which will be linked to function throughout the course. The basic neurology and function of the sensory modulation, sensory discrimination and motor function systems will be presented. This course will form a solid foundation for understanding sensory integration theory. Course format includes a combination of lecture, videos, and ample opportunities for questions.
Course 2 - Essentials of Sensory Integration Assessment (2 days)
Live Course: February 27 - 28, in Newton, MA
Individual Course Cost: $375 / $350 early bird
Prerequisites: None
12 contact hours / 1.2 AOTA CEUs
Online: March 1 - 20, 2016
Participants must complete BOTH 1 day online courses to receive credit for program completion.
Cost of EACH Individual Course: $200
6.0 contact hours / .6 AOTA CEUs per course
Online Part 1: Assessment Essentials for Sensory Integration
Online Part 2: Clinical Assessment of Sensory Integration in Diverse Settings
This course, part 1 of the 3 course sensory integration assessment series, will provide participants with a solid foundation for clinical assessment of sensory integration difficulties in children. Principles and clinical reasoning strategies for assessment of sensory integration problems will be addressed. Participants will learn how to administer an observation-based clinical assessment of sensory modulation and discrimination and how to interpret assessment findings in the context of sensory integration assessment. The course format, a combination of lecture, videos, case studies and small group discussion allows opportunities to address participants' questions and concerns.
Course 3 - Essentials of Administration of Sensory Integration Assessments (3 days)
LIVE ONLY
Dates: March 31 - April 2, 2016 in Newton, MA
Individual Course Cost: $600 / $575 early bird
Prerequisites: This course is limited to occupational and physical therapy participants who have completed Courses 1 and 2 of this series, live or on-line, or who have completed course 1 of the WPS/USC SIPT courses. All participants must bring with them the SIPT test manual, a stopwatch (not a cell phone) and every two participants must have bring a SIPT test kit.
24 contact hours / 2.4 AOTA CEUs
This course, building on Course 2, will introduce participants to standardized assessments of sensory integration functioning. Participants will learn how to administer the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests as well as Ayres Clinical Observations. The course format, a combination of lecture, hands on instruction and practice, and small group discussion allows opportunities for practical learning and individualized feedback on assessment techniques.
Course 4 - Essentials of Interpretation of Patterns of Sensory Integration Dysfunction (2 days)
LIVE ONLY
Dates: July 30 - 31, 2016 in Newton, MA
Individual Course Cost: $375 / $350 early bird
Prerequisites: All participants must bring with them the SIPT test manual.
12 contact hours / 1.2 AOTA CEUs
This course, part 3 of the 3 course sensory integration assessment series, will discuss patterns of sensory integration dysfunction as described by A. Jean Ayres as a result of factor and cluster analyses using the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Participants will learn how to identify patterns of sensory integration dysfunction through standardized and non-standardized assessment findings using the SIPT as well as other motor assessments which will be applicable to a wide range of client ages and practice settings. The course format, a combination of lecture, videos, case studies and small group discussion allows opportunities to address participants' questions and concerns. **All participants must bring with them the SIPT test manual.
Course 5 - Essentials of Sensory Integration Intervention (2 days)
Live Course: October 1 - 2, in Newton, MA
Individual Course Cost: $375 / $350 early bird
Prerequisites: None
12 contact hours / 1.2 AOTA CEUs
Online: October 3 - 23, 2016
Participants must complete BOTH 1 day online courses to receive credit for program completion.
Cost of EACH Individual Course: $200
6.0 contact hours / .6 AOTA CEUs per course
Online Part 1: Essential of Sensory Integration Intervention: Treating Sensory Modulation and Discrimination
Online Part 2: Essentials of Sensory Integration Intervention: Treating Foundational Mechanisms and Praxis
This course will provide participants with the essential information needed for treatment of sensory integration and praxis difficulties in children. The core principles of sensory integration intervention will be reviewed. Sensory integration interventions for sensory modulation and discrimination problems, praxis difficulties and foundational postural skills in children will be presented. Development of sensory diet programs will also be addressed. Extensive video analysis and case study presentations will be used to develop observational skills. The course format, a combination of lecture, videos, and small group discussion allows for opportunities to address participants' questions and concerns.
Registration for complete 'Program for Essential Competencies in Sensory Integration' is open now! Cost is $1850.00 for all five courses.
Information about how to register for individual courses will be available in the next two weeks. Look for another announcement email or watch our website: www.thespiralfoundation.org
Register Now!Cancellation Policy: No refunds except in the event the course is cancelled by Spiral. Please see here towards the bottom of the page for the Spiral Foundation's complete policy regarding cancellations and refunds. For questions, contact us at courses@thespiralfoundation.org or 617-969-4410 ext 231.