Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT)
The Sensory Integration and Praxis Test (SIPT) by A. Jean
Ayres is the most complete and flexible assessment of sensory
integration on the market. The SIPT allows you to evaluate sensory
integration and praxis functions..
Purpose: Offers the most complete
and flexible assessment of
sensory integration
available
Ages / Grade: 4 years to 8 years, 11
months
Administration 10 minutes per test; 2
Time hours for the entire
battery
Format: 17 subtests requiring
children to perform visual,
tactile, kinesthetic, and
motor tasks
Norms Based on a national
sample of more than 2,000
children
"the 'gold standard' for evaluating
sensory integration and praxis
functions."
Susanne Smith Roley, M.S., OTR
Understanding the Nature of Sensory
Integration With Diverse Populations
Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT)
by A. Jean Ayres, Ph.D.
The Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) measure the sensory integration processes that
underlie learning and behavior. By showing you how children organize and respond to sensory input,
SIPT helps pinpoint specific organic problems associated with learning disabilities, emotional disorders,
and minimal brain dysfunction.
17 tests provide a comprehensive assessment
The SIPT measures visual, tactile, and kinesthetic perception as well as motor performance. It is
composed of the following 17 brief tests:
1. Space Visualization
2. Figure-Ground Perception
3. Standing/Walking Balance
4. Design Copying
5. Postural Praxis
6. Bilateral Motor Coordination
7. Praxis on Verbal Command
8. Constructional Praxis
9. Postrotary Nystagmus
10. Motor Accuracy
11. Sequencing Praxis
12. Oral Praxis
13. Manual Form Perception
14. Kinesthesia
15. Finger Identification
16. Graphesthesia
17. Localization of Tactile Stimuli
The entire battery can be given in 2 hours. And any of the individual tests can be administered
separately in about 10 minutes. Norms are provided for each test--based on a national sample of more
than 2,000 children between the ages of 4 years and 8 years, 11 months.
Computer scoring is easy and accurate
All SIPT tests are computer scored using the SIPT CD. Any combination of the 17 tests can be scored-you don't need to administer the entire battery. For each child tested, you'll receive a detailed report
explaining SIPT results.
The scoring CD offers flexibility
The SIPT CD allows you to score a partial test battery and still retain unused scoring credits. For
example, each 10-use CD contains a counter with 150 credits, and each credit allows you to score one
SIPT test. If you administer one test, the counter will reduce your credits by one unit. If you
administer 16 tests, or the complete battery of 17 tests, the counter will reduce your credits by only
15 units. Therefore, each 10-use CD can score 10 complete test batteries or 150 individual tests.
Similarly, each 25-use CD can score 25 complete batteries or 375 individual tests. The SIPT CD gives
you flexibility and immediate results.
NOTE: SIPT interpretation requires professional training. Orders should indicate the name and
professional qualifications of the individual responsible for SIPT use.
Component
KIT: Includes all Test Materials; 10 Design Copying Booklets; 10 Motor Accuracy Booklets; 10
Kinesthesia Test Sheets; Manual; Carrying Case with wheels. NOTE: Scoring package is not
included in Kit. You must purchase a scoring package from the options below.
