NDACAN Measure Details

Description:

The ITSP provides a standard method for measuring a child’s sensory processing abilities and profiling the effect of sensory processing on functional performance in a child’s daily life. The profile is designed for children from birth to 36 months. Each item in this primary caregiver-report questionnaire describes children’s responses to various sensory experiences. Together, the 58 items assess six types of processing: (1) general, (2) auditory, (3) visual, (4) tactile, (5) vestibular, and (6) oral sensory. Certain patterns of performance are indicative of difficulties with sensory processing and performance. Internal consistency has a wide range, with alpha coefficients from 0.17 to 0.83. Test-retest reliability ranged from 0.74 to 0.86. Validity is acceptable as measured against the Infant-Toddler Symptom Checklist (ITSC; DeGangi et al. 1995). The ITSP was normed on a sample of 589 children of primary Caucasian descent, with approximately 100 children in each six-month age span. This assessment is used widely with diverse populations and is appropriate for children enrolled in RPG projects, because children who have experienced trauma can display sensory deficits.

Citations

Dunn, W. (2002). The infant/toddler sensory profile manual. Pearson Education, Inc. Retrieved from: https://www.pearsonclinical.com/therapy/products/100000389/infanttoddler-sensory-profile.html

Dunn, W. & Daniels, D.B. (2002). Initial development of the infant/toddler sensory profile. Journal of Early Intervention, 25(1), 27-41. doi: https://doi.org/10.1177/105381510202500104