Ayres SI ® in the Schools: From Theory to Practice

Historically, implementing sensory integration constructs into direct occupational therapy services in the school setting has been challenging. Recent research suggests sensory integration (Ayres SI ®) interventions, with teacher consultation, can improve school performance and the participation of students in their educational environment. The challenge of providing sensory integration in the school setting can be transformed into opportunities to support learning and successful outcomes for children through education on Ayres’ sensory integration frame of reference.

Audience: This course has been developed for occupational therapy practitioners serving in the school setting. A foundational knowledge of sensory integration is recommended. The Simply Sensory Modules, or Developing the "Just Right" Sensory Intervention Course, will provide this prerequisite knowledge.

Bonus resources: Many evidence-based printable resources, current research, and relevant literature.

Instructor: Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L, SIPT

CEUs: AOTA Approved 0.25 or 2.5 contact hours

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Learning Objectives:

1. Participants will examine support and barriers to implementing Ayres SI® in the school setting through current research and trends in the literature.

2. Participants will implement sensory instruction and intervention with an emphasis on Ayres SI® theory and constructs through the Multitiered System of Support Framework.

3. Participants will implement Ayres SI® interventions through direct and consultative services to support student outcomes, participation, and occupational performance within the school setting.

4. Participants will examine Ayres SI ®constructs in alignment with educational standards and occupational performance within the IEP process.

AOTA Approved Provider # 625

This AOTA-approved course is offered at 0.25 CEUs or 2.5 contact hours.

Intermediate Level Learning Activity, OT Service Delivery and Foundational Knowledge #16342

Live, Distance Learning-Interactive (LIVE) and Distance Learning -Independent (ON Demand)

Cost: $77.50

Group Rate: When registering 5 or more participants, use code: Group15 for 15% off the total cost

Purchase orders are accepted. Please click on the link below. Complete the form, and you will be invoiced. Please make sure all participants' email addresses are correct for proper registration. Registration will be completed by Kareen's team.

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Cost: $77.50

LIVE courses are presented interactively through the Zoom Platform.

Scheduled Dates:

Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00am-12:30pm EST

Agenda

Define sensory processing and sensory intervention theory and constructs

Support and barriers to implementing Ayres SI® in the school setting

Implement Ayres SI® intervention in the school setting through the MTSS Framework

Implement Ayres SI® intervention in the school setting through direct and consultative OT service

Ayres SI ®constructs in alignment with educational standards and occupational performance within the IEP process.

On-demand learning is distance learning that is completed at your own pace (independently).

You have 180 days (6 months) of access to the program.

Cost: $77.50

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Agenda:

Define sensory processing and sensory intervention theory and constructs

Support and barriers to implementing Ayres SI® in the school setting

Implement Ayres SI® intervention in the school setting through the MTSS Framework

Implement Ayres SI® intervention in the school setting through direct and consultative OT service

Ayres SI ®constructs in alignment with educational standards and occupational performance within the IEP process.

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All courses are presented with the instructional methods, lecture, collaborative group learning, and case studies while incorporating kinesthetic, visual, and auditory learning styles. The delivery format is Distance Learning through the Zoom Platform and delivered in both interactive and independent formats.

Continuing education credit (certificate) is awarded with completion of all activities within the learning activity, attendance, a 70% passing grade for learning assessments, and completion of the course evaluation.

Cancellation Policy: If you need to cancel before 24 hours of the live continuing education course, your payment will be refunded in full within 30 days of the cancellation. If the instructor needs to cancel at any time, your payment will be refunded in full within 10 days of the cancellation. Attendance is required for the full training event to receive CEUs. There will be no partial refunds or CEU credit. There are no refunds for on-demand courses.

Kareen Robbins, MS OTR/L, is compensated as the sole proprietor of Kareen Robbins and Associates, LLC. Kareen Robbins & Associates, LLC declares that there are no non-financial relationships that relate to the presentation of this topic or the mention of materials. Professional development is primarily focused on evidence-based and occupation-centered practice and not product or service promotion.

Kareen Robbins MS OTR/L, is the creator of The Sensory Processing Clinical Observations©2021. This is not a product that is sold to the public, nor does the creator receive any financial compensation for it. It has been developed with the intention of developing clinical reasoning skills of OTs in the assessment of children with sensory processing challenges.

ADA/ Section 504 Requests: If you need any special accommodations, please email Kareen at kareenrobbinsot@gmail.com