Part 1 M2: Asynchronous online
Part 2 SASIC 2 M3: On-site
Course participants who completed SASIC 1 in or after 2021, will be trained in the administration of the Evaluation of Ayres Sensory Integration Test (EASI®).
The SASIC 2 course is divided into two parts, namely:
- Part 1: CLASI M2 (presented asynchronous online by CLASI)
- Part 2: SASIC 2 CLASI M3 (presented on-site by SAISI in collaboration with CLASI)
PLEASE NOTE: Both courses should preferably be completed in the same year due to the consequent timeline for SASIC courses.
Part 1: CLASI M2 : Asynchronous online
Open to occupational therapists only. At least one year’s working experience is required.
CLASI M2 is a self-study / asynchronous online course. It contains a set of online lessons (pre-recorded videos) and EASI® scoring practices, which course participants may complete in their own time within the allocated time frame of five weeks.
CLASI M2 introduces the course participant to information on direct and indirect assessments focused on the EASI®. A review of the Sensory Processing Measure 2 (SPM-2®) is available, although this is not the focus of the course.
The online course comprises 20 lessons and scoring practices, which need to be completed after each lesson. The course participant will be expected to work through the online site “Resources” section and print and/or download the required manual and sets of test forms, in preparation for completing the M2 lessons and scoring checks. The CLASI formal course outline indicates that the M2 course comprises 20 hours of course work (online pre-recorded videos and scoring checks) and additional time for practising the EASI® administration and scoring (an additional 10 hours is recommended). SAISI recommends setting aside at least 2-3 full days in order to work through the online content and allocate additional practice time thereafter. The course participant has five weeks during which the online M2 course work must be completed and before the set deadline.
It is vital to be well acquainted with the EASI® administration and scoring before attending the SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course. The participant will be expected to practise the administration of the EASI® tests during the video lessons, as well as further practice of administration and scoring on adults and typically developing children thereafter, in order to prepare for the upcoming SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course.
Date
5 May – 6 June 2025
Deadline for course applications
10 March 2025
Cost
$220 / R4250.00 estimate (VAT incl.)
Total fee payable upon application
PLEASE NOTE: The course fees are charged in US$ (not Rands). The final fee (Rand value) is calculated when course participants are registered with CLASI and the registration fees paid to CLASI. The course participant will then receive an invoice with the exact calculated Rand value according to the exchange rate at the time of payment.
Pre-course prerequisite
Access to an EASI® kit to practise effectively during the ASI® training process. Course fees do not include the EASI® kit and this is an additional expense for the course participant.
- The manual, test sheets and how to compile an EASI® kit are available under the “Resources” on the CLASI M2 site.
- Full EASI® kits can be purchased and orders can be placed with the SAISI office (saisi@instsi.co.za). *Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Course participants may compile their own EASI® kit and purchase the 3-D shapes through SAISI.
- Another option is to rent or borrow an EASI® kit.
PLEASE NOTE: Please order and assemble the EASI® kit timeously as it is essential to have access to the EASI® test materials during the SASIC 2 courses.
Timeline for completion of course work
100 % Completion of modules
Five weeks to complete all 20 lessons of CLASI M2, including passing all scoring checks.
Deadline: 6 June 2025
Part 2: SASIC 2 CLASI M3 : On-site
The SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course is presented by SAISI lecturers. This is a five-day on-site course. During this course, participants have the opportunity to clarify any questions that they may have about the EASI® test administration and scoring. Course participants undergo and further practise the assessments, administration and scoring of the EASI® with their peers, while feedback is provided by the lecturers. The course participants will ultimately learn how to administer the EASI® in a practical and time-efficient manner.
Date and venue
30 June- 4 July 2025 (Bloemfontein)
Deadline for course applications
22 April 2025
Cost
R9350.00 (VAT incl.)*Including CLASI licence fee for 1 year
Deposit: R1400.00 (Payable upon application)
Pre-course activities due
- SASIC 1 post-course questionnaire by 4 April 2025.
- Completion of all 20 lessons of CLASI M2, including passing all scoring checks by 6 June 2025.
The following will be required during SASIC 2 CLASI M3:
- A full EASI® kit. Up to four course participants may share the EASI®, although it is recommended that two course participants share a kit. It is of utmost importance that course participants familiarise themselves and check the contents of their EASI® kits before arrival at the SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course.
- Download and or print the EASI® manual (available from the CLASI M2 site).
- At least two sets of test sheets must be printed for use to practise on and write notes during the course.
Post course activities due
ASI® TRAINED:
- TASC (Test administration and scoring check) by 8 August 2025.
- EASI® assessments of two typical children by 8 August 2025.
- EASI® assessment of one atypical child (with suspected sensory integration difficulties) for interpretation during the SASIC 3 course: 29 August 2025.
* Penalty to apply for late submission: A penalty fee of R550 will be charged should the course participant not have submitted the TASC and or EASI® assessments by the set time (deadline) or request submission extension. Extension may not be possible, due to the tight SASIC course timelines, however should it be possible, the course participant will be provided with a new submission deadline. The above EASI® assessment results will be uploaded by the course participants onto an EASI® data capturing platform. Instructions for uploading will be provided during the SASIC 2 M3 course. SAISI has an agreement with CLASI to have access to all the data of South African children.
The above EASI® assessment results will be uploaded by the course participants onto an EASI® data capturing platform. Instructions for uploading will be provided during the SASIC 2 SASIC M3 course. SAISI has an agreement with CLASI to have access to all the data of South African children.