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 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 |