The "Perspective" course provides both an overview of sensory integration and in-depth information on its theoretical foundations, basic science supporting the theory, and implications for practice. It examines the functional contributions of individual sensory systems, praxis, and their impact on everyday activities. This information is used to identify deviations from typical sensory integration and praxis abilities, and to provide insight into methods used in sensory integration intervention.
Participants Course 1 is open to all who wish to attend and is a prerequisite for all other courses.
Learning Objectives Following the course, participants will be able to:
Identify the different sensory systems and their contributions to daily life
Identify the basic principles of sensory integration
List several sensory strategies that can be used at home, in school, and in the community to enhance function
Explain to clients the relationship of sensory integration to typical and atypical development
Describe the roles of the individual sensory systems in human activity
Discuss praxis and its role in performance and behavior
Relate the spectrum of sensory integrative functions to occupation
Required Materials Each participant must have access to reliable neuroanatomy references during the course.
The "Perspective" course provides both an overview of sensory integration and in-depth information on its theoretical foundations, basic science supporting the theory, and implications for practice. It examines the functional contributions of individual sensory systems, praxis, and their impact on everyday activities. This information is used to identify deviations from typical sensory integration and praxis abilities, and to provide insight into methods used in sensory integration intervention.
Participants Course 1 is open to all who wish to attend and is a prerequisite for all other courses.
Learning Objectives Following the course, participants will be able to:
Identify the different sensory systems and their contributions to daily life
Identify the basic principles of sensory integration
List several sensory strategies that can be used at home, in school, and in the community to enhance function
Explain to clients the relationship of sensory integration to typical and atypical development
Describe the roles of the individual sensory systems in human activity
Discuss praxis and its role in performance and behavior
Relate the spectrum of sensory integrative functions to occupation
Required Materials Each participant must have access to reliable neuroanatomy references during the course.
