Module B: Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in Sensory Integration

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Module B: Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in Sensory Integration

Module B is where theory becomes practice. Building on your Module A foundations, you'll develop real assessment skills, work with clients in practice hours, and build the clinical reasoning to turn your findings into effective, person-centred intervention.

Successfully complete Modules A and B and you'll be awarded a Postgraduate Certificate in Sensory Integration from Sheffield Hallam University and the professional title of SI Practitioner from Sensory Integration Education.

Summary

Single module fee: £1,750

  • 40 UK university academic credits - globally recognised and highly transferable
  • 20-week course (fixed start and end dates, Includes 10 weeks of teaching)
  • 20 Practice hours
  • 2 Clinical mentoring hours
  • Personal eMentor to support your progress
  • Online access to partner Sheffield Hallam University Library and Disabled Student Support
  • Student discussions groups
  • Optional Live weekly Zoom sessions with your eMentor and fellow students
  • Optional Live Assessment Q&A Zoom sessions
  • Content will be available to you as a resource after assessment (12 months in total)
  • Free Microsoft Office 365


Eligibility

This module is open to registered health and care professionals in eligible roles. 

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Overview

Building on the foundations of Module A, Module B focuses on the practical application of sensory integration — developing your skills in assessment, intervention, and clinical reasoning. You'll work with real clients, complete supervised practice hours, and apply what you've learned to complex, real-world scenarios.

This is the module that takes you from understanding SI to practising it — and on successful completion, you'll qualify as a Certified SI Practitioner.

Module Content

  • Application of theories and principles of sensory integration and processing to practice
  • Practical applications and outcome measures in sensory integration
  • Systematic sourcing and critical appraisal of relevant literature
  • Application of clinical reasoning to sensory integration challenges
  • Person-centred assessment and intervention strategies
  • Ethical practice and professional competency in sensory integration
  • Effective communication of assessment findings and intervention results


Learning and Teaching Summary

This module enhances your practical skills through a blend of online and live, interactive video resources, and hands-on practice experience hours, complemented by mentoring sessions. Lectures throughout the course will cover theories, assessments, interventions, and outcome measures, building on your foundational knowledge from Module A.

You will engage in literature analysis, enhancing your ability to source, appraise, and interpret research relevant to sensory processing and integration. Practical tasks and case studies will provide opportunities to apply clinical reasoning and person-centred approaches to real-world scenarios, supporting collaborative and social learning.

Collaborative activities and group discussions will foster critical thinking and professional communication. The module is structured to support progression from foundational concepts to more applied skills, ensuring you are well-prepared for advanced study.

By the end of Module B, you'll have the assessment skills, clinical reasoning, and practical experience to qualify as an SI Practitioner — and the confidence to apply sensory integration effectively in your own clinical setting.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the module, you will be able to: 

  • Critically evaluate sensory processing and integration theories, recognising knowledge boundaries, change mechanisms, practical applications, outcome measures, service and therapeutic models.
  • Critically evaluate and interpret literature relevant to sensory processing and integration practice.
  • Apply clinical reasoning and critical thinking skills to analyse sensory processing and integration challenges that affect participation.
  • Evaluate and apply a person-centred sensory integration process of assessment, hypotheses formulation and intervention planning that leads to ethical and effective outcomes.

  • Work effectively, ethically, safely and with cultural competence within one’s professional scope of practice, clearly communicating conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences.

Students must complete both tasks by a set hand-in date in the final week of the module.

To pass the module, both tasks must be completed and passed.

On successful completion of this module, you will be awarded 40 credits at Master’s level (Level 7 in the UK). Studying at this level represents a clear progression from undergraduate study, demanding a high degree of independent learning, critical thinking, and sustained personal commitment. Assessment is structured around two key tasks. 

Task 1 is an in-depth written assignment based on a case study from your area of practice. It will assess your ability to critically analyse relevant literature and apply your learning to complex, real-world scenarios. Success requires more than completing the module content—it relies on your engagement with wider reading and deep understanding of the subject. 

Task 2 involves evaluating your practice and skills against the standards expected of an SI practitioner. You’ll reflect on your professional development, drawing on a minimum of 20 hours of applied practice, 2 clinical mentoring hours, and your active role in developing your skills. Both tasks are designed to ensure you can integrate academic learning with professional growth in a meaningful and practical way.

Assessments

Students are assessed via online written assignments which consist of 2 tasks:

Task 1 - 3000-word case study assignment 

Task weighting = 70%

Task 2 - 1000-word reflection piece 

Task weighting = 30%


What comes next?

Completing Module B earns you your PGCert and SI Practitioner status. If you want to progress further, Module C — Intervention and Advanced Application — takes you toward PGDip and SI Practitioner (Advanced) status.

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Practice Hours, Mentoring & Professional Remit

Essential Information for Prospective Applicants

Our Sensory Integration Module B combines academic learning with opportunities to apply theory in real‑world practice. To support your development as an ethical, reflective, and evidence‑informed practitioner, the module includes:

  • 20 hours of independent clinical experience
  • 2 hours of clinical mentoring with a Practitioner who has completed SI training to the level of Module 4/Module C.


These elements help you build confidence in applying sensory integration (SI) principles within the realities of your own professional setting.

What Are the Practice Hours?

Your 20 practice hours are self‑directed and completed within your own workplace or professional context. During these hours, you will explore how sensory processing and integration differences can influence participation and begin applying SI reasoning to real individuals.

To complete these hours, you will need in‑person, face‑to‑face access to at least one individual who presents with sensory processing and integration differences. This is essential - if SI is not relevant to your client group, you may struggle to complete the applied elements of the module.

You may work with more than one client  

Your hours can be split across several individuals. You do not need to work with a single person throughout.

A wide range of activities can count  

Your logged hours may include:

  • Observing a professional with Postgraduate training in SI  
  • Gathering and interpreting assessment information
  • Conducting structured clinical observations  
  • Analysing sensory‑related participation challenges
  • Supporting families, carers or colleagues to understand an individual's sensory needs 
  • Developing participation‑focused goals  
  • Reflecting on your reasoning and decision‑making  


You do not need access to published standardised assessments

During the module, you will be introduced to a range of assessment tools. You may choose to purchase some, or you may already have access to them through your workplace, but this is not a requirement.

The core aim of the clinical hours is to help you develop:

  • skilled observation
  • thoughtful interpretation
  • the ability to link sensory processing to participation


These skills can be developed effectively through non‑standardised assessments, structured observations, and real-world practice situations. Standardised tools can be helpful, but they are not essential for meeting the module requirements.

You do not need specialist equipment  

You are not required to have access to suspended equipment, a dedicated SI treatment space, or specific assessment kits. We expect you to apply SI principles creatively and appropriately within the opportunities and constraints of your own setting.

Ayres Sensory Integration® is often described as the place where science meets art. We value thoughtful, context‑sensitive adaptations that remain true to SI principles while fitting your real clinical environment.

Is Sensory Integration Relevant to Your Client Group?

Sensory integration approaches are most meaningful when you work with individuals who experience sensory processing and integration differences that affect their participation in daily life.

SI is commonly relevant in settings such as:

  • Autism services  
  • Learning disability services  
  • Paediatrics  
  • Developmental coordination disorder (DCD)  
  • Trauma‑informed practice  
  • Mental health services where regulation and sensory modulation are affected 
  • Neurological rehabilitation  


However, SI will be less relevant in roles focused solely on:

  • Musculoskeletal conditions  
  • Acute medical care  
  • Equipment provision  
  • Short‑term, non‑neurological presentations  
  • Client groups whose difficulties are unrelated to sensory processing  


If your setting does not routinely involve sensory integration needs, you may find it difficult to complete the practice hours.

What Is Clinical Mentoring?

You are required to complete two hours of clinical mentoring with a practitioner who has completed our Advanced Practice Module (module C/4).

Mentoring is designed to:

  • Support and enhance your SI practice  
  • Strengthen your reflective skills  
  • Help you bridge theory and practice  
  • Provide expert input into your developing clinical reasoning  


You arrange and pay for mentoring independently  

  • Mentoring fees are external to the module cost  
  • Fees are agreed directly between you and your mentor  
  • Mentoring can take place online or in person  
  • The mentoring contract is between you and the mentor  


You may choose:

  • A suitable Practitioner who meets these requirements within your workplace, or  
  • A mentor from the SIE Register of Clinical Mentors  


Both options are equally acceptable.

Why This Matters

We want every student to feel confident, supported, and able to apply sensory integration meaningfully in their own context. Understanding the clinical requirements and the scope of SI practice helps ensure that:

  • You can complete the practice hours  
  • You have access to appropriate individuals  
  • You can engage fully with the learning  
  • The module is a good match for your professional role  


Sensory integration is a powerful, person‑centred approach and when applied thoughtfully, it can make a profound difference to participation and quality of life.

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