ASI1 Ayres’ Sensory Integration Theory & Neuroscience

Description

The latest advancements in neuroscience support the application of the sensory integration theory to children, adolescents, adults, and older adults. This module encompasses sensory integration education to provide therapists with a theoretical basis for applying sensory integration theory into clinical practice.

The first module will focus on the theory of sensory integration, the central nervous system, the neuroscience of sensory systems, reactivity (modulation), praxis, and the principles of evaluation and intervention in sensory integration. This online module provides in-depth lectures, supplemental videos, and assignments to enhance your experience.

AIMS

This module aims to enable students to understand the theory and practice of Ayres’ sensory integration and processing and to relate sensory integration to the underlying neuroscience and evidence base of Ayres Sensory Integration.

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Successful students will be able to:

1. Define and appraise the scientific theory, model and frame of reference to apply the core principles and concepts of Ayres’ Sensory Integration? Theory.

2. Describe, evaluate and analyse the common patterns of sensory integration dysfunction and their proposed neural correlations, with reference to the neurological structures and their functions involved in the process of sensory integration.

3. Describe and appraise the relationship between sensory integration and participation in everyday activities and occupations, including the functional implications and occupational factors in relation to changes of sensory impairments.

4. Describe and consider praxis and its role in performance and behaviour. Synthesis of this knowledge and its application in practice.

CONTENT

1. Ayres Sensory Integration History of Jean Ayres; Tenets of Sensory Integration; ASI-related concepts.

2. The Science: Neuroscience Science- Introduction to Neuroscience; Neuro Physiology and Anatomy; Human Growth and Development; Consideration of Emerging Concepts in Neuroscience.

3. The Sensory Systems – vestibular, proprioception, tactile, visual, auditory, gustatory, olfactory and interoception.

4. Ayres’ Sensory Integration Constructs and Sensory Patterns.

5. Introduction to assessment, clinical reasoning and intervention; The Data-Driven Decision Making Process application.

LEARNING AND TEACHING METHODS

1. Theoretical material is introduced through lectures, developed, and reinforced through directed reading and workshops.

2. Lectures will provide an overview of the main topic areas, develop the students? understanding of the key issues, and guide them through the necessary reading to learn more about the subject.

3. Online video-material-initiated workshops and tutorials will involve students in online group discussions.

4. Where required, tutorials will also involve one-to-one online tutoring between tutors and students.

5. Students will be expected to undertake self-study, which will, in part, prepare them for the assignment.

6. Students must also identify and follow up on their learning needs.

7. Practical exercises will allow students to consolidate the knowledge they have gained in the lectures.

8. Students will be directed to read key texts integrated into the core content of the lectures and encouraged to participate actively in the module.

9. Students are encouraged to use online communication tools such as online discussion boards/forums to as part of a community of practice, providing mutual support and advice from the lecturers.

10. The module is offered online, live in-person on Zoom or Teams.

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