SPM-2 Sensory Processing Measure Child Print Quick Tips

The Sensory Processing Measure – Second Edition (SPM-2) is an instrument designed for the assessment of sensory integration and processing difficulties in children and adolescents across multiple environments. It helps clinicians and educators better understand sensory processing deficits that are not always visible but significantly impact behavior and function. This tool provides professional teams with a framework that facilitates comprehensive sensory evaluation and allows them to develop tailored intervention strategies that address individual sensory needs.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Multi-Environment Assessment: Evaluates sensory processing across home, school, and community settings for a holistic understanding.

• Expanded Age Range: Includes new forms such as driving forms, supporting older children and adolescents.

• Intervention Support: SPM-2 Quick Tips provide item-level strategies to aid sensory integration and processing challenges.

• Well-Validated: Builds on the widely acclaimed Sensory Processing Measure family, enhancing reliability and usability.

Key Features:

• Behavior Rating Scale: Offers a standardized, norm-referenced tool to measure sensory processing difficulties.

• Multiple Forms: Includes home, school, and community rating forms for multi-environment insight.

• New Driving Forms: Addresses sensory challenges relevant to older youth and driving readiness.

• User-Friendly Reports: Facilitates clear interpretation and guides clinical decision-making.

Applications

Used in occupational therapy, psychology, special education, and pediatric assessments to identify sensory processing disorders and guide interventions.