Postgraduate Course in Sensory Integration

Course Objectives

The Post-Graduation in Sensory Integration aims at deepening knowledge and developing skills in the area of sensory information.

Access Conditions

Holders of a degree in Occupational Therapy or legal equivalent may apply to enrol in the Postgraduate Course in Sensory Integration.

Learning Language

Portuguese and English

Learning Objectives

The successful completion of the Post-Graduation in Sensory Integration certifies that its trainees have succeeded in the process of acquisition of learning and skills in Sensory Integration according to international requirements, namely: – The theoretical foundations of sensory integration based on the theory and practice of Dr. A. Jean Ayres; – Clinical reasoning strategies for the use of sensory integration, in clinical practice; – Identifying the contributions of sensory integration to the individual’s development; – Administration of the SIPT® and SPM®, among other assessment methodologies based on the Sensory Integration theory; – Interpreting assessment results, including SIPT® and other instruments’ results – Planning of intervention strategies; – The implementation of interventions, by means of sensory integration strategies in different contexts; – Planning and executing a research project in the area of Sensory Integration.

Main Branch

Curricular Year: 1
Curricular Unit Code ECTS Period
Assessment in ASI ® I 40009046 4 Semester
Assessment in ASI ® II 40009054 7 Semester
Clinical Reasoning in ASI ® I 41000664 5 Semester
Clinical Reasoning in ASI® II 41000827 2 Semester
Final project 41000862 15 Semester
From Neuroscience to ASI ® 40009035 6 Semester
Intervention in ASI ® 41000849 5 Semester
Introduction to ASI ® 40009029 3 Semester
Measure of Fidelity in ASI® 41000838 2 Semester
Research in ASI ® 41000851 7 Semester