Roseann C. Schaaf, PhD, OTR/L, FAOTA, is Director, Jefferson Autism Center of Excellence, and Professor, Department of Occupational Therapy, College of Rehabilitation Sciences, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, PA;
Kelly Auld-Wright, OTD, OTR/L, is Private Practice Owner and Instructor, Collaborative in Ayres Sensory Integration (CLASI), Upland, CA.
Am J Occup Ther. 2023 Jan 1;77(1). doi: 10.5014/ajot.2023.050053.
Assessment of tactile perception is foundational for addressing aspects of occupational performance.
To evaluate the construct validity and internal reliability of four new tactile perception tests.
Causal comparative groups design.
Homes, schools, and therapy practices across the United States.
Children ages 3 to 12 yr: typically developing (n = 174) and those with sensory integration concerns (n = 153).
Rasch analyses to evaluate construct validity; analysis of covariance to evaluate group differences.
The Rasch model confirmed evidence of construct validity for each of the four tests. The typically developing group scored significantly higher than the clinical group on all tests (η2p = .040-.105, p < .001). Person reliability indices and strata indicated moderate to strong internal reliability (Rasch person reliability indices = .69-.87; strata = 2.33-3.82).
The Evaluation in Ayres Sensory Integration® (EASI) Tactile Perception Tests are reliable and valid measures for assessing tactile perception in children ages 3 to 12 yr. Findings suggest that these tests are likely to be clinically useful and appropriate for children in this age range and may provide critical information regarding underlying sensory functions necessary for optimal occupational performance. What This Article Adds: This article provides data supporting the reliability and validity of the EASI Tactile Perception Tests in a U.S.
These assessments can be used by therapists trained in their administration to assess tactile functions that may affect participation in activities, tasks, and occupations.
触觉感知评估是解决职业表现方面问题的基础。
评估四种新的触觉感知测试的结构效度和内部信度。
因果比较组设计。
美国各地的家庭、学校和治疗实践场所。
年龄在 3 至 12 岁的儿童：正常发育（n=174）和有感觉统合问题的儿童（n=153）。
Rasch 分析评估结构效度；协方差分析评估组间差异。
Rasch 模型证实了四项测试中的每一项都具有结构效度的证据。正常发育组在所有测试上的得分都显著高于临床组（η2p=.040-.105，p<.001）。个体可靠性指标和层次表明具有中等至强的内部可靠性（Rasch 个体可靠性指标=.69-.87；层次=2.33-3.82）。
EASI 感觉统合®（EASI）触觉感知测试是可靠和有效的儿童 3 至 12 岁触觉感知评估工具。研究结果表明，这些测试可能在临床上有用，适合该年龄段的儿童，并且可能提供有关最佳职业表现所需的基本感觉功能的关键信息。本文增加的内容：本文提供了支持 EASI 触觉感知测试在美国的可靠性和有效性的数据。
经过这些评估培训的治疗师可以使用这些评估来评估可能影响活动、任务和职业参与的触觉功能。
