SAISI SASIC ASI® COURSES
SASIC 1
SASIC 2
SASIC 3
SASIC 4
CONVERSION PATHWAY
SASIC 2
The SASIC 2 course is divided into two parts, namely:
Part 1: CLASI M2 (presented online asynchronously by CLASI)
Part 2: SASIC 2 CLASI M3 (presented in person by SAISI in collaboration with CLASI)
PLEASE NOTE: Both courses have to be completed in the same year due to the timeline for progession through the SASIC courses.
Part 1: CLASI M2 : Asynchronous online
Open to occupational therapists only.
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 at their own pace within the allocated five-week timeframe.
CLASI M2 introduces course participants with 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, each followed by scoring practices that must be completed after each lesson. Course participants will be expected to work through the “Resources” section of the CLASI M2 site and print 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 coursework (online pre-recorded videos and scoring checks) and allocate 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 before the set deadline.
It is vital to be familiar with EASI® administration and scoring before attending the SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course. Course participants will be expected to practise the administration of the EASI® tests during the video lessons, as well as engaging in further practice of administration and scoring with adults and typically developing children thereafter, in order to prepare for the upcoming SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course.
Course information and application for CLASI M2 2027
Format
Online asynchronous course
Date of course
3 May – 4 June 2027
Application closing date
12 February 2027
Course fee
US$220 (Approximately R4 660*)
PLEASE NOTE: The course fees are charged in US Dollars (not South African Rand). The final fee in Rand (ZAR) is calculated when course participants are registered with CLASI, and the registration fees are 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.
*Indicative Rand value; subject to exchange-rate fluctuations.
Course prerequisite
Course participants must have access to an EASI® kit to practise effectively during the ASI® training process. Course fees do not include the EASI® kit, which is an additional expense for the course participant.
- The manual, test sheets, and how to compile an EASI® kit are available under the “Resources” section on the CLASI M2 site. The EASI® manual is part of the test kit, not the course notes. Course participants must provide their own test materials, including all child forms, administrator materials, and the EASI® manual.
- Full EASI® kits can be purchased, and orders can be placed with the SAISI office (saisi@instsi.coza). *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 CLASI M2 lessons, including passing all scoring checks.
Deadline: 4 June 2027
Part 2: SASIC 2 CLASI M3 : In-person
The SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course is presented by SAISI lecturers. This is a five-day in-person course. During this course, participants have the opportunity to ask questions and clarify any uncertainties they may have about EASI® test administration and scoring. Course participants further practise the administration and scoring of the EASI® assessment with their peers, while receiving feedback from the lecturers. Course participants will ultimately learn how to administer the EASI® in a practical and time-efficient manner.
Format
In-person
Place
Western Cape
Date of course
12 - 16 July 2027
Application closing date
12 February 2027
Course fee
R10 255 (VAT incl.) *Including CLASI licence fee for 1 year
Deposit due
R1 025.50 (Payable upon application)
As stated on our website (application), the International Council for Education in Ayres Sensory Integration (ICE-ASI) has implemented specific guidelines regarding the maximum number of participants permitted on each SASIC course. As an ICE-ASI member, SAISI is dedicated to adhering to these standards to promote best practices and uphold the highest quality of training in ASI®. Accordingly, SAISI processes applications on a ‘first-come, first-served’ basis once both the course application and deposit have been received.
Pre-course activities due
- SASIC 1 post-course questionnaire by 19 April 2027.
- Completion of all 20 lessons of CLASI M2, including passing all scoring checks by 4 June 2027.
The following will be required during SASIC 2 CLASI M3:
- A full EASI® kit. Up to four course participants may share an EASI®, although it is recommended that two course participants share a kit. It is of utmost importance that course participants familiarise themselves with the contents of their EASI® kits and check that all materials are present before arrival at the SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course.
- Download 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
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- TASC (Test administration and scoring check) by 4 September 2027.
- EASI® assessments of two typically developing children by 4 September 2027.
- EASI® assessment of one atypical child (with suspected sensory integration difficulties) for interpretation during the SASIC 3 course: 4 September 2027.
*Penalty to apply for late submission: A penalty fee of R580 *(subject to change) will be charged if the course participant has not submitted the TASC and EASI® assessments by the specified deadlines or requests an extensions for submission. An extension may not be possible due to the tight SASIC course timelines; however, if an extension is possible, the course participant will be provided with a new submission deadline.
The above EASI® assessment results will be uploaded by the course participants to an EASI® data-capturing platform. Instructions for uploading will be provided during the SASIC 2 CLASI M3 course. SAISI has an agreement with CLASI that provides SAISI with access to the data of South African children.