CETTE FORMATION SE DÉROULE EN ANGLAIS
DESCRIPTION
Core concepts of Ayres Sensory Integration theory and practice are shared with an emphasis on clinical reasoning and neuroscience, with case-specific application. This format offers insight for clinical practice and inspiration to fuel professional engagement. We will examine the concepts of Sensory Modulation, Posture and Praxis, and offer contemporary perspectives on practice that is often misunderstood in an era of cognitively oriented interventions.
OBJECTIVES
- Deepen their understanding of the Ayres Sensory Integration
- Be able to describe the neurological underpinnings of sensory modulation, praxis and posture
- Ground clinical practice in clinical reasoning with a focus on adaptive child outcomes
- Apply knowledge to individual cases for ready use in daily practice
SPEAKERS

Shelly J. Lane, Ph.D., OTR/L, FAOTA
Professor Shelly Lane is Academic Program Director in Occupational Therapy at Colorado State University. She is a well-established editor and author on topics related to sensory integration, neuroscience and pediatric occupational therapy, speaking nationally and internationally. Her current research addresses self-regulation, play and playfulness, and sensory differences in children with disabilities.

Tracy Murnan Stackhouse, MA, OTR
Tracy Murnan Stackhouse is co-founder of the Developmental FX in Denver, Colorado. She is a leading pediatric occupational therapist involved in clinical treatment, research, mentoring, and training regarding OT intervention and neurodevelopmental disorders, especially Fragile X Syndrome and autism. Tracy has a master’s degree in developmental psychology/developmental cognitive neuroscience. She is NDT trained, and SIPT Certified. Tracy has written several book chapters on sensory integration and neurodevelopmental disorders, and teaches nationally and internationally on sensory integration, fragile X, autism and related topics.
SCHEDULE
Day 1
8:30-9:00 | Registration – sign on logistics, etc |
9:00-10:00 | What are clinical reasoning and data-driven decision making? |
10:00-10:45 | Ayres approach – Laying the Foundation |
10:45-11:00 | Break |
11:00-11:45 | STEP-SI Framework to guide clinical reasoning |
11:45-12:45 | Neural networks of sensory processing |
12:45-1:00 | Q and A end and prep for TQE in morning |
Day 2
8:45-9:00 | Sign on |
9:00-9:15 | T, Q, E’s to resume – from yesterday Q and A to resume |
9:15-10:30 | The neuroscience of sensory modulation |
10:30 -10:45 | Break |
10:45-12:15 | Application: Case analysis; clinical reasoning using STEPSI |
12:15-1:00 | Thoughts, Questions, and Epiphany’s Discussion |
Day 3
9:00-10:00 | Neural networks (structure and function) related to posture ans praxis |
10:00-11:15 | Model of posture and praxis for clinical reasoni |
11:15-11:30 | Break |
11:30-12:40 | Case application |
12:40-1:00 | Questions and Close |
INFORMATION
Caroline Hui, ergothérapeute
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