The Sensory Processing Measure–Preschool (SPM-P)—Part Two: Test–Retest and Collective Collaborative Empowerment, Including a Father's Perspective

Abstract

As a follow-up to “The Sensory Processing Measure–Preschool (SPM-P)—Part One: Description of the Tool and Its Use in the Preschool Environment” (Miller Kuhaneck, Glennon, & Herzberg, 2011/this issue), this case illustrates the use of the SPM-P as a test and retest in promoting understanding of how sensory processing issues drive challenging behaviors. A father's unique perspective illustrates how the SPM-P promotes collaborative empowerment among SPM-P team members, including the occupational therapist, occupational therapy assistant, preschool teacher, paraprofessionals, grandparents. and parents.

Keywords:

• Sensory processing
• assessment
• collaborative team empowerment
• sensory based
• intervention
• test–retest

Acknowledgments

The authors thank Sheryl McClary (parent); Pam and Don Hagel (grandparents); Heather Bicknell (developmental preschool teacher); Nanette Le Beau and Gigi Powers (paraprofessionals); Ann-Christin Hyatt, MS, OTR/L; Margie Taylor, COTA/L; Kelle Paoletti (technology and lab coordinator); Jennifer Ferguson (records secretary); Barbara Kulfan (administrative assistant to the school principal); Bert Honigman, school principal at Desert Sun Academy in Scottsdale, AZ, and Colleen Basaraba, Deanna Sava, and Carissa Lyons for their time and expertise in reviewing this document. It does indeed take a village!