Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI)
With decades of experience in continuing education in ASI, the leaders at CLASI have developed the Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI) with an emphasis on optimal learning methods for the various types of content. The course is a six module hybrid program which provides the convenience of self-paced, online learning with onsite learning for hands-on concepts that are enhanced through mentored experiences and feedback.
Upon completion of the program, learners will be able to critique, analyse, and use advanced theoretical-practical tools of assessment and intervention for best practice using ASI Theory and Practice.
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This certification program is being run in partnership with Sensory Enterprises in Brisbane.
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Questions?
We’d love to hear from you if you are considering enrolling in CASI.
Feel free to drop us an email: courses@kickstartkids.com.au​​​​​
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WHO SHOULD ATTEND
Occupational Therapists and healthcare professionals with a Bachelor's degree or above who want to deepen their expertise in sensory integration theory, assessment, and intervention.
FLEXIBLE HYBRID FORMAT
Modules 1, 2, 4 & 5 are fully online and self-paced with 12-month access.
Modules 3 and 6 include live, in-person training, offering essential hands-on experience guided by international leaders in the field.
TAUGHT BY WORLD-CLASS INSTRUCTORS
Learn directly from Susanne Smith-Roley, Zoe Mailloux, Emily Saunderson, and Dino Mennillo — globally respected leaders in ASI education and research.
These instructors bring decades of experience in clinical practice.
CAREER-ADVANCING CERTIFICATION
Completion of all six modules leads to an internationally recognised Certificate in Ayres Sensory Integration (CASI).
Gain practical tools to enhance your clinical reasoning, assessment capabilities, and intervention planning using fidelity-based ASI practices.
STUDY LOCALLY, APPLY GLOBALLY
Delivered in partnership with CLASI and Sensory Enterprises in Australia.
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With ASI knowledge in high demand worldwide, this course opens doors to international opportunities in paediatric occupational therapy.
Invest in your career and book your place now!
Module 1 (online)
$500
Ayres Sensory Integration Theory
Module 1 is a research-based series of lessons that provide a foundation in ASI theory. We strongly advise that prior to starting, you familiarise yourself with the seminal texts such as Ayres’ Sensory Integration and the Child (2005), available here. Additional required and recommended readings are available here.
(Access to module materials are available for one year)
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Eligibility criteria: open to everyone
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​Sign up now and get started to complete CASI in 2026
Module 2 (online)
$500
Comprehensive Assessment in Ayres Sensory Integration
Module 2 introduces the learner to information on direct and indirect assessments including the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) (Mailloux, Parham & Smith Roley, 2016, in process) and the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) here.
(Access to module materials are available for one year).
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Eligibility criteria: you must be a healthcare professional with a Bachelor's level degree or above in occupational therapy. Please enter details when registering.
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​Sign up now and get started to complete CASI in 2026
Module 3 (live in-person event)
$2,775
Hands-On Comprehensive Assessment in Ayres Sensory Integration
M3 2026 - Dates TBC
Module 3 provides hands-on practice and review of all aspects of sensory integration and praxis with a variety of assessments introduced in module 2. Participants will be able to clarify any questions they have about the information presented in the online instruction, practice assessment administration and scoring with peers, and when possible, practice the assessments with children brought in to the course.
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Eligibility criteria: Module 2 must be completed before this module. You must be a healthcare professional with a Bachelor's level degree or above in occupational therapy. Please enter details when registering.
Module 4 (online)
$500
Clinical Reasoning Using ASI
Module 4 provides information on using research to guide the interpretation of assessment data, linking findings to participation strengths and challenges, and guiding intervention planning. Participants prepare a case study for analysis.
(Access to module materials are available for one year).
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Eligibility criteria: Module 3 must be completed before this module. You must be a healthcare professional with a Bachelor's level degree or above in occupational therapy. Please enter details when registering.
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​Sign up now to complete CASI in 2025: End of September 2025
Module 5
(online)
$500
Evidence-Based ASI Intervention Including Fidelity to Intervention
Module 5 introduces the research and manualised methods of ASI intervention, including the Fidelity to ASI Intervention measure that assists researchers and clinicians in distinguishing between interventions that are faithful to the principles of ASI and those that do not meet the criteria.
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Eligibility criteria: You must be a healthcare professional with a Bachelor's level degree or above in occupational therapy. Please enter details when registering.
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Sign up now to complete CASI in 2025: End of September 2025
Module 6
(Hybrid Format)
$2,400
Evidence-Based ASI Intervention Hands-On Practice and Review
(11-12th Oct 2025 Online + 8-9th Nov 2025 in-person - Adelaide)
Module 6 provides the opportunity for therapists to observe experts in ASI intervention strategies work with children in a clinic which meets the criteria outlined in the Fidelity Measure. Participants bring a completed case to the course for analysis in group discussions, including interpretation of assessment findings, identified outcomes, and intervention strategies, design, and refinement of the fidelity to the ASI intervention principles.
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Eligibility criteria: Modules 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 must be completed before this module. You must be a qualified Occupational Therapist. Please enter details when registering.
COURSE PACKAGES
$6,450
FULL COURSE PACKAGE (all 6 modules included)
If you would like to complete the full course instead of individual modules, enroll in this option. Full price is $7,175 (save $725).
Start now to join the 2026 program
$3,450
COMBO PACKAGE (Modules 1, 2 & 3)
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If you would like to enrol in the first half of the certificate instead of individual modules or the full package, enroll in this option.
Full price is $3775 (save $325).
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Start now to join the 2026 program
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COMBO PACKAGE (Modules 4, 5 & 6)
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If you would like to enrol in the second half of the certificate instead of individual modules or the full package, enroll in this option.
Full price $3,400 (save $200)
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Start now to join the 2026 program
$3,200
About The Presenters
Susanne Smith Roley OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA is an occupational therapist with more than 40 years of experience in pediatrics. She obtained her BS in OT at Indiana University, her MS in Allied Health Sciences at Boston University and her OTD at University of Southern California. She is in private practice in Orange County in Southern California and co-founder of the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI). Susanne was on the original faculty of the Center for the Study of Sensory Integrative Dysfunction (CSSID0 started by Dr. Ayres, subsequently known as Sensory Integration International (SII)). She was a course originator of the Sensory Integration Certification Program sponsored by USC/WPS and its Program Director for 14 years through the University of Southern California Division of Occupational Science and Occupational Therapy. She is a past chair of the Commission on Practice and the Sensory Integration Special Interest Section for AOTA; and a contributing author of the Occupational Therapy Practice Framework: Domain and Process, 2002 and 2nd Edition.
She is an internationally recognised author and lecturer on the theory and application of sensory integration. She is co-editor of numerous chapters, articles, and the books, Understanding the Nature of Sensory Integration with Diverse Populations and Sensory Integration: Applying Clinical Reasoning to Diverse Populations. She is a fellow of the AOTA and recipient of the AOTF Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence and the AOTF A. Jean Ayres Award.
Zoe Mailloux, OTD, OTR/L, FAOTA is a founding partner, alongside Susanne Smith Roley, of the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI). She has participated in test development and clinical research related to sensory integrative dysfunction and autism and she was a research assistant to Dr. A. Jean Ayres from 1978 to 1984 during which time she was involved in many clinical and research projects with Dr. Ayres.
Zoe has more than 35 years of experience in non-profit management and she is currently an Adjunct Associate Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy, Jefferson School of Health Professions at Thomas Jefferson University. She is also in private practice and consults on a variety of projects including program and professional development. Zoe has published numerous journal articles and textbook chapters and has received a number of professional awards, including being named a fellow of AOTA in 1993. She also received an award of excellence from the Autism Research Foundation, the Wilma West Lectureship at the University of Southern California and the A. Jean Ayres Award and the Virginia Scardina Award of Excellence from the American Occupational Therapy Foundation. Zoe is interested in innovative practice that will enhance life satisfaction in new and effective ways for children and their families.
Emily Saunderson BAppSc (Occ Thpy) MHlthSc (OT) ​​
Director/Senior Occupational Therapist, Kickstart Kids Therapy
Emily is a paediatric occupational therapist with over 23 years of experience dedicated to helping children thrive through sensory integration and evidence-based OT practice. She graduated from the University of Sydney in 2001 with a Bachelor’s degree in Occupational Therapy and went on to earn a Master of Health Sciences in OT in 2013, specialising in paediatric practice and sensory integration.
Throughout her career, Emily has completed extensive post-graduate training in sensory integration, including the SCSIT, SIPT, and EASI, and has participated in over 40 professional courses across Australia and internationally. Her broad clinical experience spans sensory integration clinics, specialist schools, private practices, and home and school-based settings, allowing her to develop a comprehensive understanding of children’s needs in different learning and living environments.
Emily is passionate about collaboration and education, working closely with families and teachers to empower them with knowledge and tools that create inclusive, supportive spaces for every child to reach their potential. She finds the greatest joy in witnessing the transformations in the lives of children, their families, and their educators when therapy and education align.
Beyond her clinical work, Emily has played a significant role in advancing sensory integration internationally. She is a CLASI instructor, served as Australia’s country lead for the EASI normative data project, and is a founding director of Ayres Sensory Integration Australia (ASI-AUS). Her career reflects a deep commitment to training, mentorship, and research, ensuring that future generations of OTs can provide innovative and evidence-informed care to children around the world.
Dino Mennillo, Director/Clinical Director OTFC Group
With over 25 years of experience as a paediatric Occupational Therapist, Dino is a recognised leader in Sensory Integration practice and education in Australia. Certified in Ayres Sensory Integration, he brings deep clinical expertise and a passion for evidence-based practice to every learning environment.After a decade-long career in professional soccer representing Australia, Dino transitioned to OT with a strong foundation in resilience, performance, and personal growth. A pivotal introduction to Sensory Integration theory in 2004 sparked a career-long commitment to advancing this approach.
As Clinical Director of OTFC Group, Dino continues to assess and support children and young people while mentoring a multidisciplinary team of therapists. His dedication to innovation has helped establish OTFC as a leader in Sensory Integration-based intervention. He is a certified educator with the Collaborative for Leadership in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI) and actively contributes to the development of the Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration (EASI) — a gold-standard global assessment tool. Known for his engaging teaching style and practical insight, Dino is committed to helping therapists expand their skills, deliver meaningful outcomes, and grow in confidence when working with children and young people.
"I’m very thankful for the opportunity to be taught by world-class leaders in this field… the feedback along the way has been so encouraging and very useful!"
- CLASI M3 2022 Participant
Other Important Information
Payment Options
To pay by credit card, please add the modules or package to your cart and proceed to checkout.
To pay via direct transfer, please add the modules or package to your cart and select 'manual payment' at checkout to receive payment details. Once payment has cleared, you will be enrolled in the module.
Please note: Once enrolled, confirmation and access may take up to two weeks to be issued.
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Cancellation Policy
Cancellations must be in writing and received by Kickstart Kids Therapy in accordance with the following conditions:
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Online modules (1, 2, 4, 5): you are not eligible for a refund as soon as you have accessed any online course material
Module 3: cancellations must be received prior to 19th May 2025
Module 6: cancellations must be received prior to 11th September 2025
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Tickets are transferable but must be made in writing (courses@kickstartkids.com.au). Refunds for online modules will be issued minus $100 processing fee. Refunds for live modules will be issued after course date (minus $100 processing fee). Kickstart Kids Therapy reserves the right to cancel any course with due cause and refund in full. Participants purchasing non-refundable airfare tickets are encouraged to enquire as to course availability before final purchase.
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Cancellation Insurance
Kickstart Kids Therapy strongly advises that participants arrange cancellation insurance to cover unforeseen events such as illness, or unfavourable weather for which travel and accommodation costs have been incurred.
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