SAISI SASIC ASI® COURSES
SASIC 1
SASIC 2
SASIC 3
SASIC 4
CONVERSION PATHWAY
SASIC 4
On-site & online
The SASIC 4 course is divided into two parts, namely:
- Part 1: SASIC 4 ASI® intervention course (five-day course presented in-person)
- Part 2: Fidelity Measure (FM) training (presented synchronous online)
This is the five-day in-person course where intervention principles and strategies within the Ayres Sensory Integration® (ASI®) frame of reference are taught. The implementation of an intervention plan based on the interpretation of test results is demonstrated and discussed. Clinical reasoning and case-based problem solving are used throughout by means of using the Data Driven Decision-Making Model (DDDM). The science and art of ASI® intervention are taught in a practical manner. The one-day synchronous online FM training follows the intervention course and focuses on the key elements of ASI® intervention with Fidelity Measure© principles. The outcome is to support participants in the submission of their Fidelity Measure© video to complete their ASI® training and receive their SAISI certification.
Course information and application for SASIC 4 & FM 2027
Date and venue
4-8 October 2027 (in-person SASIC 4) Gauteng
12 November 2027 (Online FM)
Application closing date
12 February 2027
Course fee
R14 205.00 (VAT incl.) *Including the marking fee for the Fidelity Measure© submission
Deposit due
R1 420.50 (payable upon application)
PLEASE NOTE: Course participants must apply in advance (before confirmation of protocol passing) for SASIC 4, as space is limited.
Pre-course activities due
Submission and passing of protocol (options below):
- Pass with mentoring: Submit proof of mentoring by 28 September 2027.
- Redo parts of protocol: Refer to the protocol feedback letter for the relevant resubmission dates.
- Fail protocol: The course participant will only be able to attend SASIC 4 in the following year.
Course participants must submit and bring the following along:
- Equipment practical (more information with SASIC 4 acceptance letter).
- Prepare a case presentation to guide clinical reasoning. This includes:
- Written consent from the child’s primary caregivers.
- EASI® results.
- Additional clinical observations.
- Sensory questionnaires (such as the SPM-2®, SPM-1®, or SP 2), as well as any other relevant information.
- A 5-minute video clip of the child engaging in play using SI equipment.
- DDDM case study outline.
Post-course activities due
A case study, according to the DDDM, and a 10-minute continuous intervention video clip of a child for scoring on the ASI® Fidelity Measure© must be submitted.
It is strongly recommended that course participants attend at least one FM mentoring session (this fee is not included in the course fee).
Course participants must achieve a minimum score of 80% on the ASI® Fidelity Measure© process elements to pass and become fully ASI® trained.
Deadline: July 2028 (send intent to submit to office by June 2028)
PLEASE NOTE:
Once the Fidelity Measure© submission has been passed, course participants will receive a final certificate stating that they are ASI® trained (SAISI), are able to use the SIPT®/EASI® tests, and can apply ASI® intervention principles.
Timeframe for ASI® training: It remains the responsibility of each course participant to complete the ASI® training within seven years. The year in which you attend the SASIC 1 Theory Course is considered year one, and the year in which you submit and pass your Fidelity Measure© (usually 7-8 months after the SASIC 4 Intervention Course) is considered year seven. Should the course participant be unable to submit their Fidelity Measure© video by the given date and be unable to complete their training within the seven-year timeframe, the Support policy applies at EXCO’s discretion.
