Course Description

This course will focus on the theory, administration, scoring, and interpretation of the Structured Observations of Sensory-Motor Integration (SOSI-M) and the Comprehensive Observations of Proprioception (COP-R) and their relationship to other assessment tools and observations. The SOSI-M is an assessment for children between 5 and 14 years of age based on Dr. Ayres’ clinical observations, standardized scores in a national sample (USA) and numerous pilot studies in more than 5 countries. Through the use of videotaped cases, hand-on experiences and didactic presentations, this hybrid workshop will help participants identify motor planning and postural control issues related to vestibular and proprioceptive functions impacting performance and participation. Thus, targeting interventions with children with developmental disabilities e.g., Autism Spectrum Disorders, Developmental Coordination Disorders and Sensory Processing Disorders The SOSI-M includes 14 observations that allow therapists to expand their field of action in the diagnosis of sensory-motor problems in children and preadolescents. The COP-R is an observation-based instrument that includes the analysis of 18 items and is one of the first instruments to measure proprioception in the clinical setting. Both instruments allow therapists to obtain and report additional results in the areas of postural control, motor planning, and vestibular and proprioceptive processing. In this course the authors will guide participants in the administration, scoring and clinical interpretation of the results obtained with both instruments. This course must be passed with 75% on a multiple-choice exam.

Course Objectives

  • Describe the theoretical foundation and measurement of all the items in the SOSI-M and the COP-R

  • Relate the findings of both instruments to other standardized tests commonly used in clinical practice with children with sensory processing problems.

  • Administer all items of the SOSI-M and COP-R using standardized procedures

  • Convert the general scores of the SOSI-M and the COP-R into more valid scores for the interpretation of items, scales and total score

  • Apply a clinical reasoning model and plan intervention based on the findings of both instruments

At the end of the course, participants will be able to list structured clinical observations that help assess sensory processing and describe the specific aspects measured by each observation. In addition, participants will be able to administer the SOSI-M following standardized procedures and interpret the results of the SOSI-M and COP-R in conjunction with other assessment tools. Lastly, participants will be able to discuss the results of clinical observations and how they improve unstructured observations.