Sensory Integration Clinical Training - 4 Month Program in Partnership with the University of Southern California, Department of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy

Expand Competency in Sensory Integration!

Attend a Unique Training Program Originated Dr. A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D., OTR

For over 25 years, the University of Southern California Department of Occupational Science & Occupational Therapy has been offering an intensive four-month training program in sensory integration, originated by Dr. A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D., OTR, FAOTA. This world-renowned training program, informally known as USC course number "OT 610", and held at Pediatric Therapy Network in Torrance, California, provides small groups of occupational, physical and speech therapists graduate level training in the theory and intervention strategies of sensory integration. In addition, this program includes the certification needed to administer and interpret the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT). The OT 610 program is the only one of its kind in the world and since its inception in 1977, therapists from over 20 countries have participated in this unique experience.

Training highlights include:

Weekly seminars presented by some of the top researchers and clinicians in sensory integration including Dr. Erna Imperatore Blanche, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA; Zoe Mailloux, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA; Susanne Smith Roley, MA, OTR/L, FAOTA; Gina Geppert Coleman, MA, OTR/L; Shay McAtee, MA, OTR/L; and Stefanie Bodison, MA, OTR/L.

Mentorship by master clinicians during direct treatment of children with sensory integrative disorders and other neurological and developmental disabilities.

Training in the administration and interpretation of the SIPT, and subsequent certification in the USC/WPS Comprehensive Program in Sensory Integration.

Therapists who have already completed certification in sensory integration have the opportunity to receive mentorship and training in research, program development, private practice administration or teaching.

For more information, contact Stefanie Bodison at stefanieb@ptnmail.org. This four-month course begins every January, May and September.