Sensory Processing Measure (SPM)

The Sensory Processing Measure (SPM) is a ready-to-send context-based sensory profile measure for practitioners. It helps practitioners gather caregiver, teacher, or other everyday-context information about a child's sensory functioning and review the resulting context-based sensory profile alongside direct assessment information.

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Tool guide

Learn more about this tool

Use this background section to understand when the tool fits, how practitioners use it, and what to consider before sharing it with clients.

Respondent and Context Labels

Profiles remain distinct by respondent or everyday context so practitioners can consider where the information came from.

Partial Completion

Respondent work can remain pending, with unanswered required items identified before a complete profile is derived.

Comparison Use

Completed profiles can be compared by date and context only where compatible forms and outputs are used.

Who completes the SPM in this workflow?

A caregiver, teacher, or other context-based respondent can complete the assigned measure, and the practitioner reviews the returned profile.

Can I customize the SPM questions?

No. The tool does not support custom item editing or invented sensory domains.

What does the practitioner review?

The practitioner reviews the context-based sensory profile, respondent/context label, completion state, date, and any practitioner notes.

Does it replace direct assessment?

No. The profile is context-based information that can be considered alongside direct assessment results.