The Art of Reflecting, Thriving, and Evolving Together. "The Relationship of Evidence Based Assessments to Intervention for Sensory Processing Challenges/Disorders in EI and Early Childhood."

Specific recommendations from the AOTA Choosing Wisely campaign impact the assessment and treatment of sensory processing challenges in all individuals. In addition, the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood, DC: 0-5, has identified both Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) and Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD) as distinct early childhood disorders. This conversation will include current practice in Early Intervention (EI) in identifying children with sensory motor challenges and how such challenges impact young children’s participation in valued occupations, routines and family life. We will briefly review the Sensory Profile - 2 (SP-2) and the Sensory Processing Measure - 2 (SPM-2). Participants will discuss how and when to administer these measures throughout the EI evaluation and treatment process of young children with sensory processing, behavioral and/or participation challenges.