CE Course 4 - Special Topics in Sensory Integration Intervention

November 18 - December 16, 2026

About the Course:
The Special Topics in Sensory Integration Intervention course, also referred to as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), is designed for participants who have already acquired the foundational knowledge discussed in the theory, evaluation, and intervention courses. This advanced course will cover a range of special topics such as using sensory integration for children with autism, sensory integration and early intervention, and the use of sensory integration theory in a school-based setting. The focus of this course is to provide participants with a clinical reasoning model that emphasizes the use of quantitative and qualitative assessment data for the implementation of evidence based intervention programs. 

Learning Objectives:
Following the course, participants will be able to: 

  • Differentiate the diagnostic criteria of ASD and how they relate to sensory processing and integration theory and research
  • Categorize the key early indicators of ASD and how they relate to sensory processing and integration
  • Justify how sensory processing and integration difficulties in individuals with ASD affect functional performance, participation, and well-being
  • Appraise the most appropriate assessment tools to utilize with individuals with ASD and how key findings relate to sensory processing and integration
  • Interpret observations and objective assessment data and how they relate to common patterns of sensory processing and integration difficulties
  • Interpret assessment data to implement sensory based interventions in different contexts
  • Differentiate the impact of sensory processing on the family, the development of relationships, social- emotional, motor, and functional abilities of the young child
  • Defend the importance of family-centered care and cultural humility in the treatment of young children and their families
  • Differentiate sensory processing difficulties in a variety of diagnoses in children under 3 years of age
  • Categorize sensory processing difficulties for persons identified with autism spectrum disorder
  • Defend how sensory processing difficulties impact persons in a variety of settings, including home, school, and community
  • Model the theory of sensory integration to the assessment and treatment of young children, persons identified with autism spectrum disorder, and persons in a variety of community settings
  • Defend the use of sensory informed environmental modifications and sensory strategies to support persons with sensory processing difficulties

Course Outline:   

  • Module 1: Introduction to Special Topics in Sensory Integration Intervention 
  • Module 2: Sensory integration for individuals on the autism spectrum: Introduction 
  • Module 3: The assessment process of individuals on the autism spectrum: The Reasoning in Action Model (RAM) 
  • Module 4: General SI Intervention Principles applied to individuals on the autism spectrum 
  • Module 5: SI Intervention for individuals on the autism spectrum I: Specialized Environments 
  • Module 6: SI Intervention for individuals on the autism spectrum II: Community and natural environments 
  • Module 7: Sensory Integration Applied to Early Intervention 
  • Module 8: Identification and Evaluation of Sensory Integration in Early Intervention 
  • Module 9: Sensory Integration Intervention Applied to Early Intervention 
  • Module 10: Identification and Treatment of Arousal, Modulation, and Self-Regulation Problems in Infants and Toddlers 
  • Module 11: Identification and Treatment of Motor Planning Disorders in Infants and Toddlers 
  • Module 12: SI in Community Settings: School based 
  • Module 13: SI in Community Settings: Assessment and Intervention 
  • Module 14: SI in Community Settings: Environmental Modifications and Strategies

Instructor

Janet Gunter OTD, OTR/L Director of the Graduate Certificate Program in Sensory Processing and Sensory Integration, and Associate Professor of Clinical Occupational Therapy

Instructor is subject to change

Financial Disclosure: Presenters are receiving financial compensation from USC Chan for this course. Non-Financial Disclosure: No non-financial relationships to the content of this course.

Cancellation Policy: A refund, less $50 administrative fee, will be made if a cancellation notice is received 10 business days prior to the workshop date. Cancellation by instructor/USC will result in full refund.

Perquisites: Successful completion of Theoretical Foundations of Sensory Integration (CE Course 1), Sensory Integration Evaluation and Clinical Reasoning (CE Course 2) and Sensory Integration Treatment (CE Course 3).   

Audience: This course is designed for OTs as an advanced level course. Physical therapists and speech and language pathologists may also take the course.

Special Needs Requests: If you require ADA accommodations, please email details of request to [email protected] at least four weeks prior to the course date and we will make every attempt to be responsive to requests. 

CEU Credit U Credit: This course is 28 contact hours (2.8 CEUs). Participants must complete course activities, quizzes, exams, and a post-test and course evaluation in order to receive a certificate of attendance. Certificates will be available 2-3 weeks after the close of the course.  


USC Chan is an AOTA provider of professional development. PD Activity approval ID# 05376. This is a distance learning-independent activity is offered at 2.8 CEUs, Advanced, OT Service Delivery. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA. 

USC Chan Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy
1540 Alcazar St., CHP 133
Los Angeles, CA 90089-9003
Email: [email protected] | Telephone: 1-323-442-2850
website: https://chan.usc.edu/

  • Enter your AOTA number in the box below to qualify for savings. Failure to provide a valid number may result in the cancellation of your registration.

  • Please provide previous taken Special Topics course title and date below. Excludes Courses 1-3 and 'Feeding'. We will verify eligibility for discount.

  • Please provide previous taken Special Topics course titles and dates below. Excludes Courses 1-3 and 'Feeding'. We will verify eligibility for discount.

^Previous Special Topic courses include Sensory Integration for Individuals on the Autism Spectrum, Sensory Integration in School-based Settings, and Sensory Integration in Early Intervention.

I certify that I have met (or will meet by the course start date) the CE Courses 1, 2, and 3 requirements.

I certify that I have graduated with a degree in OT, PT, and/or SLP from an OT/PT/SLP program that is recognized/approved by a government agency in the country of education.

I am aware course access is November 18 - December 16, 2026 and CANNOT be extended for any circumstances. Failure to successfully complete the course within this time frame will result in taking the course during the next offering (fee applies).

Artificial intelligence (AI) tools may be used as learning aids in this course, provided they are used ethically and in accordance with academic integrity standards. Participants are responsible for verifying the accuracy of AI-generated content and for ensuring that all submitted work reflects their own understanding and professional judgment.

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