Become a Certified Sensory Inclusion Facilitator

Explore the foundational theory of Ayres Sensory IntegrationⓇ (ASI) and how to apply these principles alongside the Person, Environment, Occupation (PEO) model to better support individuals with sensory processing differences across the life span.

This Cohort Course includes 30 hours of content PLUS a Live 4 hour online Workshop with a Tutor (Or Drop-in Sessions from July 2025), Online Discussion Group and Optional Assessment to qualify as a Sensory Inclusion Facilitator.

It provides learners with a strong foundational understanding of sensory processing differences and how to support individuals in everyday settings.

Once you have passed the assessment and become a Certified Sensory Inclusion Facilitator, you will be listed on our register.

Select Your Preferred Start Date

16 June 2025 or 21 July 2025

Make Every Space More Supportive - One Sensory-Informed Step at a Time

Learn how to recognise sensory processing differences and adapt your environment and approach to better support the people you work with.

Complete the course, online workshop (or drop-in sessions) and assessment to become a Certified Sensory Inclusion Facilitator for only £395.
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Sensory integration and processing...

...play a crucial role in how we focus, move, regulate emotions, and engage in daily life. When sensory processing does not work as expected, individuals may experience sensory sensitivities, difficulties with movement, or challenges in managing their emotions and behaviours. By understanding how sensory integration and processing works, we can better support individuals, adapting environments, activities and our approach to meet their sensory needs and improve their overall participation and well-being.

Why This Course?

If you're a health or care professional, you've likely worked with people who struggle with everyday activities — not because of a lack of motivation or ability, but because the task or environment doesn't match their sensory needs. This course helps you recognise those hidden sensory barriers — and make small, powerful changes that improve participation, comfort, and well-being.

Who's It For?

This course is suitable for professionals working in healthcare, community services, and other environments where sensory needs may impact participation and wellbeing.

  • Occupational therapists and OT Assistants 
  • Nurses
  • Speech and language therapists
  • Social workers
  • Support workers
  • Social prescribers
  • Psychologists
  • Physiotherapists
  • and more

What You'll Learn

Understand sensory processing differences and how they affect behaviour and engagement

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Recognise sensory preferences in individuals and understand how these can influence comfort, engagement, and behaviour across different environments.
  • Identify sensory barriers in tasks or settings that may hinder participation, and apply practical, sensory-informed strategies to reduce or remove these barriers.
  • Advocate for sensory inclusion and actively contribute to creating more welcoming and accessible schools, workplaces, public spaces, and services for people with sensory processing differences.
  • Apply the Person-Environment-Occupation (PEO) model to enhance your everyday practice and support more inclusive approaches.
  • Use specialist tools such as the SIE Sensory Insight Questionnaire, SIE Observation Crib Sheet, and SIE Environmental Audit Tool to guide assessment and intervention.
  • Make effective adaptations that support self-regulation, participation, and inclusion for individuals with sensory needs.
  • Explore sensory processing across the lifespan, considering the impact of different environments and life stages on sensory experience.
  • Champion sensory-inclusive practices within your service, team, or organisation.
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Become a Sensory Inclusion Facilitator

When you complete the course and pass the short online assessment, you’ll become a Certified Sensory Inclusion Facilitator — a new role created for professionals like you.

This certification demonstrates your ability to:

  • Recognise sensory processing differences
  • Understand their impact on daily life
  • Identify appropriate assessment tools and intervention approaches relevant to your professional setting, focusing on principles of the PEO model
  • Adapt tasks, environments, and your approach
  • Promote comfort, regulation, and participation

Please Note:

The Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Certificate does not provide the skills or authorisation to carry out formal assessments of an individual’s sensory system. It does not qualify participants to diagnose sensory processing difficulties or to plan and deliver clinical sensory integration therapy. These activities are the responsibility of appropriately qualified healthcare professionals, such as occupational therapists with postgraduate training in sensory integration.

In summary:

This certificate offers a practical and accessible introduction to sensory processing, empowering participants to begin embedding sensory-inclusive approaches in everyday settings. While it is not a clinical qualification, it represents a valuable step for those who want to support individuals with sensory differences in a respectful, informed, and inclusive way.

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About the Live Online Workshop

Duration: 4 hours (4 x 1hr drop in sessions from July 2025)

Format: Online, facilitated by sensory integration specialists

What to Expect:

  • Recap and apply key course concepts
  • Discuss sensory processing in different populations
  • Work through your own case studies using the PEO model
  • Collaborate with peers and refine practical strategies
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Take the Next Step in Your Professional Development

This course is ideal for health and care professionals looking to integrate sensory-informed approaches into their existing practice. 

While it does not provide certification for full ASI practice, it equips participants with practical knowledge and skills to begin embedding sensory integration principles into assessments and interventions.

It also serves as a stepping stone to qualifying as a Sensory Integration Practitioner via our university-accredited postgraduate pathway, available to eligible professionals (OTs, SLTs, physios).

  • Full Access to 30-hours Online Course for 60 Days

  • Downloadable Tools Exclusive to SIE

  • Downloadable Suite of Case Studies

  • Live 4-Hour Online Workshop (or 4 x 1hr drop-in sessions)

  • Online Assessment

  • Tutor Support Through Online Discussion Forums, Activities and Live Online Workshop

  • Sensory Inclusion Facilitator Certificate on passing the Assessment

FAQ

  • Can I watch a recording of the workshop if I cannot attend on the day?

    Yes, the core part of the workshop will be recorded and available to watch for the remainder of the course. From 21 July 2025, the single workshop will be replaced by 4 x 1-hour drop-in sessions. The drop-in sessions will not be recorded.

  • Tell me about the assessment.

    At the end of each of the six sections, you'll find a short multiple-choice quiz based on the topic you've just covered. You can retake each quiz as many times as you need, but you'll need to score 100% to mark the assessment as complete.

  • How do I get my Certificate of Achievement?

    Once you have completed all the course sections and passed the assessments, you will be able to download your Certificate of Achievement.

  • Do I need to attend the live online workshop to pass the assessment?

    The live workshop will provide a great opportunity to discuss your own case study with the tutor and your peers in the group. However, if you cannot attend the live workshop, you will still be awarded the Certificate of Achievement if you complete the course content and pass the assessment questions.

  • How can I contact the Tutor?

    You can contact the tutor and your fellow students from the Forum. You will also have the opportunity to meet with your tutor to ask questions during the online workshop or drop-in sessions.

  • How long do I have access to the course content?

    You’ll have access to the course content for 60 days. You can also download a PDF summary of the key points from each lesson, along with additional case studies and resources.

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Developed by Our Expert Therapists

This Signature Series course has been expertly developed by our team of highly experienced occupational therapists who are advanced practitioners in sensory integration.

With decades of experience across public and private sector healthcare, schools, and community settings, they bring a wealth of practical knowledge and evidence-based strategies to support your learning. Their expertise ensures the course is grounded in real-world practice, empowering you to make meaningful changes in your professional or personal settings.
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