Module 4

Module 4 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. Module 4 is a prerequisite to Module 6.

After the course, participants will be able to:

1. Describe the patterns of sensory integration function and dysfunction

2. Analyze and interpret assessment results according to the patterns of SI function and dysfunction

3. Relate the data obtained through the application of the instruments with the difficulties of occupational performance of the individual

4. Identify client-centred goals and objectives from presenting concerns linked to the interpretation

5. Create the intervention plan based on the evaluation performed

6. Describe how the intervention will be conducted, as well as various contexts for children identified with sensory dysfunction

Click here to view requirements and assignments for each CLASI module and the full CLASI Certificate in ASI program.

Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA.

Zoe is a founding partner, alongside Susanne Smith Roley, of the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI). She has participated in test development and clinical research related to sensory integrative dysfunction and autism and she was a research assistant to Dr. A. Jean Ayres from 1978 to 1984 during which time she was involved in many clinical and research projects with Dr. Ayres. Zoe has more than 30 years of experience in non-profit management and she is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson School of Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University. She is also in private practice and consults on a variety of projects including program and professional development. Zoe has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters and has received a number of professional awards, including being named a fellow of AOTA in 1993. She also received an award of excellence from the Autism Research Foundation, the Wilma West Lectureship at the University of Southern California and the A. Jean Ayres Award and the Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Zoe is interested in innovative practice that will enhance life satisfaction in new and effective ways for children and their families.

Financial/Nonfinancial disclosure for Zoe Mailloux , OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA:

Financial-Author of M4 materials and receives royalty payments from CLASI for this module. Author of other modules in the CLASI Certificate in ASI (CLASI CASI) program for which she receives royalty payments. Instructor for other CLASI CASI modules for which she receives honorarium payments.

Nonfinancial- Founding Partner and Board of Directors: CLASI. Receives no compensation for board membership. Author of the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI). Receives no compensation from the EASI.

Module 4 provides 30 hours of training and offers 3.0 CEUs. CLASI is an approved provider of continuing education units (CEU) by the American Occupational Therapy Association.

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