How to Combine Assessments for Powerful Results: Sensory Processing
How to Combine Assessments for Powerful Results: Sensory Processing
Explore how combining the SPM™-2 and SPM-2 Quick Tips with the SOSI-M can provide a more complete understanding of a child's sensory challenges—supporting more targeted, effective intervention planning.
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Combine the SPM-2 and SPM-2 Quick Tips with SOSI-M for Better Sensory Processing Assessment
For sensory strategies to be effective, it’s essential to begin with a holistic assessment of an individual’s sensory processing and integration abilities. Combining assessments can offer a clearer picture of these processes and their impact on function.
- Sensory Processing Measure, Second Edition (SPM™-2) & SPM-2 Quick Tips
- What does it do?
- Provides a complete picture of sensory integration and processing difficulties in multiple environments; SPM-2 Quick Tips offer item-level intervention strategies
- How is it given?
- Parent, caregiver, teacher, and/or other professionals use a rating scale, which is scored and interpreted by a practitioner
- How long does it take?
- 20–30 minutes for each of the main forms; 10 minutes for any additional Environment Forms
- Who is it for?
- Infants ages 4 months to adults 87 years
- What does it do?
- Structured Observations of Sensory Integration – Motor (SOSI-M)
- What does it do?
- Assesses proprioceptive and vestibular processing, motor planning, and postural control
- How is it given?
- Examiner directly administers items that are based on observations of sensory-based motor skills and behaviors
- How long does it take?
- 20–40 minutes
- Who is it for?
- Children ages 5 to 14 years
- What does it do?
- Time-Saving Tip
- Caregivers can complete the rating scale (SPM-2) while practitioners are administering the direct assessment (SOSI-M). Use the Preschool or Child SPM-2 Quick Tips to link your SPM-2 results with interventions.
WPS offers a range of assessments to evaluate sensory processing and integration. Click here to explore which options are best for the individuals you serve.