Enhancing Clinical Reasoning to Elevate Practice: An Introduction to The SpIRiT© (Sensory processing/Integration Reasoning interactive Tool)
Fall 2024 Cohort
The SpIRiT© (Sensory processing/Integration Reasoning interactive Tool) is a mindful clinical reasoning tool for ensuring best practice in pediatric occupational therapy.
Clinical Reasoning for pediatric occupational therapists should be informed by many sources and levels of evidence, including the basic neuroscience, developmental theory, occupational therapy literature, and OT clinical practice. All provide rich sources of evidence and inspiration. However, combining all of these sources of information into a format useful for in the moment clinical use can be daunting. Hence, the necessity of a comprehensive clinical reasoning process, the SpIRiT©!
The SpIRiT© was originally devised for OT practitioners, but is generalizable for other disciplines. It offers a useful tool for clinicians, educators, and parents interested in how sensory, affective, and motor difficulties may be understood in terms of how they impact development; and, perhaps most importantly, how this understanding leads to comprehensive, efficacious intervention from an interpersonal neurobiological standpoint.
The SpIRiT introduces a clinical reasoning framework for combining sensory, affective, and motor (SAM) processing into a relationship-based, sensory integrative model of intervention. The SpIRiT© is an extension of the STEPSI© model, originated by Stackhouse, Wilbarger, and Trunnell in 1998, as the first fidelity to treatment model devised for sensory integration and pediatric occupational therapy. The SpIRiT© model draws from developmental science and current neuroscience to create an evidence-based model to guide clinicians in developing and monitoring efficacious intervention. It also encourages reflective clinical reasoning as a way of practice.
Upon completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Define clinical reasoning and summarize why it is important in everyday practice
Recognize the core underpinnings encompassed within the SpIRiT process
Identify the 5 neurodevelopmental domains addressed within the SpIRiT
Analyze which of the S-A- M elements apply to the case studies presented
Demonstrate the ability to generate a comprehensive, individualized treatment plan based upon the SpIRiT process
Fall 2024 Cohort
We recognize the value of shared learning experiences. The SpIRiT model inherently provides a unique opportunity for rich group learning and elevated clinical reasoning discussions.
We are so excited to offer three, live online cohort meetings as part of our learning experience. While not required, participation is highly recommended. Meetings will incorporate lectures, time for Q&A, and case studies to further integrate the material. Meetings will be recorded and available for participants to view at a later date.
Meeting Schedule:
1) Friday, September 20th- 1-2:30pm CST
2) Friday, October 25th- 1-2:30pm CST
3) Friday, December 6th- 1-3pm CST
Due to the nature of a cohort learning experience, it is suggested that participants work through course materials at the proposed, paced schedule. This allows for learners to be more in sync during the live, group meetings.
If you are an organization or group that would like to take The SpIRiT course together (outside of the general cohort offering in Fall of 2024) we would love to support your learning. Please reach out to [email protected] to discuss large group registrations on a case by case scenario.
But Don't Take It From Us, Take A Look At What Others Have To Say:
"I sometimes get a little stuck in the beginning process of working out where to start with a kiddo but it was so helpful to really see the connections being drawn between the different domains and how interrelated it can be - that its more of a process and journey rather than seeking to have all the answers at once."
"Tracy, I love your brilliant mind! You make all of this seem so simple and so clear. I enjoyed the online course very much as I could take in a bit at a time & think it through myself. "
"I love how I can always find a few anecdotes, reminders and a more coherent explanations to what I often already do and maybe even know, though not as thoroughly, whenever I listen to you."
Continuing Education: We are eager to share our SpIRiT clinical reasoning tool with clinicians around the world. A course certificate awarding 12.0 contact hours is issued at the completion of the full course that may be used for professional continuing education depending on each country's own requirements. The course includes measurement of proficiency and completion standards to address professional continuing education requirements.
Developmental FX is an AOTA Approved Provider of professional development. PD activity approval ID# 0000007700 This distance learning- independent course is offered at 1.2 AOTA CEUs, intermediate level, in the OT Service Delivery category. The assignment of AOTA CEUs does not imply endorsement of specific course content, products, or clinical procedures by AOTA.
Course Level: Intermediate. There are no prerequisites for this course
Completion Requirements: Participants need to view all of the recorded videos, complete the Integration of Learning Activities throughout the course (including receiving passing, 60% or higher scores, scores on quizzes) and submit the final case study assignment (pass/fail) in order to receive a certificate and continuing education hours for this course. A learner must complete the course in entirety to receive continuing education credit. No partial credit will be awarded at this time.
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ADA/Section 504: Please contact us at [email protected] if you require specific accommodations.
Downloads and Course Structure: All of the downloadable resources and information will be provided at the beginning of this course in order to simplify your printing process. At the beginning of each chapter, you will find a Chapter Preview that highlights which materials will be covered in each chapter as well as the estimated time for completion.
Price: $500
Early Bird Registration 15% Discount with code: spirit15
Returning DFX LJ Participants: Email [email protected] for a coupon code if you did not receive an email
Previously have taken The STEPPSI = 25% discount
Repeat SpIRiT for CEU credit = 50% discount
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Before You Begin Your Journey- Course Overview and Helpful Information
Copyright Guidelines and The SpIRiT- Please Read Prior To Downloading Provided Resources
SpIRiT Slides/ Handouts
SpIRiT Slides/ Handouts- Large Version
Materials to support you during the SpIRiT process- To Print
SpIRiT Definitions
Selected SpIRiT References
Chapter 1 Preview
Chapter 1: Introduction to Clinical Reasoning
Chapter 1: Integration of Knowledge
Chapter 1: Pause and Practice
Chapter 2 Preview
Chapter 2: Why the SpIRiT?
Chapter 2: Integration of Knowledge
Chapter 2: Pause and Practice
Chapter 3 Preview
Chapter 3: Getting into the SpIRiT
Chapter 3: Pause and Practice
Chapter 4 Preview
Chapter 4: Theory that grounds the SpIRiT
Chapter 4: Integration of Knowledge
Chapter 4: Pause and Practice
TQEs- Chapters 1-4
Chapter 5 Preview
Chapter 5: Treatment Planning and the SpIRiT- The STEPPSI
Generosity is a Gift of Spirit!
With immense gratitude, we thank Colm Mac Con Iomaire for generously allowing us to utilize his music throughout the courses shared here. It is our hope to share his music and create a special moment of joy and celebration of true artistry and the Irish spirit as inspiration!