Module B: Assessment and Therapeutic Intervention in Sensory Integration
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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)
- 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
Overview
This module builds on foundational knowledge of sensory processing and integration, focusing on the practical application of theories and concepts. It emphasises foundational skills in assessment, intervention, and the integration of person-centred approaches to address sensory processing challenges.
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 this module, you will have strengthened your ability to apply sensory integration principles effectively.
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.
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%
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.
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