Onsite Facility and Material Requirements
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1. Reserve a comfortable learning environment that includes tables and chairs for all participants
2. LCD projector and screen required
3. White board or poster board for notes
4. Laser pointer
5. Microphone – lavalier preferred
6. Name tags for participants
7. Sign-in sheets – participants must sign in first things in the morning and in the evening before departure -
The Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) is the main assessment tool presented and practiced in online Module 2 and Onsite Module 3. As an open access test, the test sheets, test forms and manual for the EASI can be accessed from the CLASI learning site. Physical test materials can be purchased with sample links provided in the EASI manual, including links to verified 3D printers for the EASI Tactile Perception Test shapes. Participants are generally instructed to obtain, prepare, and organize their own EASI materials (some partners have provided EASI test sheets/forms and materials for the learners. This is not required by your contract with CLASI). Course organizers may wish to provide some of the items needed for practice, such as the 3D printed shapes for the tactile tests, if some participants have not been able to obtain their own in time for the course.
Some of the test items are large and may be difficult to bring for participants who need to travel to the course. Some items that course organizers might consider having available for practice include the following (about one of each for every 6-8 participants is recommended):
Yoga mats (marked for Proprioception: Force)
Therapy balls (various sizes; 65 cm recommended)
Rotation boards or “swivel” office chairs
Essential oils for Sensory Reactivity, since traveling with these may be difficult
Click here to see all materials that learners will be instructed to obtain for use during Modules 2 & 3. The estimated cost is $250-$300 for one EASI test kit.
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A great deal of time is spent practicing the tests and providing feedback to the participants at Module 3. Ideally participants will work in pairs. The room should be arranged as follows:
Rectangle tables set up for 2 participants per table with ample room to move around the tables. The ideal size table is approximately 40 inches by 24 inches (100cm by 60cm). Tables are not required to be this size but should be long enough for two people to sit side by side and deep enough for two people to sit across from each other with a sheet of paper
If a lecture-style room will be needed to accommodate a large group, then additional amplesmall- group practice rooms will be needed
Open spaces for practicing tests such as Postural Control, Balance and Vestibular Nystagmus will also be needed
Remember that participants will need to hear each other so attention to noise and distractions is important to make the course go smoothly
Mentors or tutors who are familiar with the tests are helpful, especially if the main instructor does not speak the same language as the participants; course organizers should work with the instructor to determine the amount of support needed. Tutors and Mentors are identified by CLASI
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Intervention Demonstrations
We will need two children to help us with the demonstrations during Module 6
We prefer if they are children between the ages of 4 and 10 with identified difficulties (preferably one with dyspraxia and one with either sensory reactivity difficulties or vestibular postural and bilateral difficulties)
The children must have a full assessment prior to the course including the EASI, SIPT, SPM and clinical observations
Ideally, one child will come to the course three consecutive days, and the other child will come two consecutive days. If necessary, you can schedule different children on the different days
Assign someone to film during the demonstrations and download so that we can view during the course
Clinic Facility
No less than 1000 square feet
Access for two half days (often Saturday and Sunday)
Option access for one half day (often Friday afternoon)
Need space for participants learning when not in clinic, such as a lecture room with round tables and chairs and AV
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The following space and equipment are necessary to be considered for the clinic site.
Physical Space and Equipment Set-Up:
Adequate space to allow for flow of vigorous physical activity
Flexible arrangement of equipment & materials to allow for rapid change of physical & spatial configuration of environment
At least 3 hooks for hanging suspended equipment, minimal distance between hooks 2 ½ - 3 ft. (enough to allow for full orbit on suspended equipment); recommend additional hooks depending on size of room
One or more rotational devices attached to ceiling support to allow 360 degrees of rotation
A quiet space (can be tent, adjacent room, or partially enclosed area)
One or more set of bungee cords for hanging suspended equipment
Physical Environment - Available Equipment: (at least one of each; similar equipment may be substituted)
Bouncing equipment (e.g. trampoline)
Therapy balls
Rubber strips or ropes for pulling
Platform Swing – square
Glider swing – rectangular platform
Frog Swing (sling swing for prone or sitting)
Scooter/ramp
Flexion disc swing
Bolster swing
Tire swing
Weighted objects such as balls or bean bags in a variety of sizes
Inner tubes
Spandex fabric
Crash pillow or pad that can be quickly moved to cushion child’s impact when landing or bumping onto hard surfaces
Ball pit or ball bag (large bag containing balls in which a child may play)
Variety of tactile materials and vibrating toys (e.g. textured fabrics, brushes, carpet square, beans, rice, massagers, etc.)
Visual targets (e.g. balloons, velcro darts, hanging objects)
Inclines/ramps
Climbing equipment (e.g. wooden, plastic, steps, ladders or stacking tire tubes)
Barrels for rolling
Props to support engagement in play (e.g. dress up clothes, balls/ bats, stuffed animals, dolls, puppets, sports equipment, bikes)
Materials for practicing daily living skills (e.g. pencils, pens and other school supplies, clothing, grooming and other home-related objects)
