SPA™ Sensory Performance Assessment

Criterion-referenced observation of sensory processing patterns (seeking, avoiding, sensitivity, registration) across touch, sound, sight, movement, body position and oral input, and their impact on school participation. Not normed and not diagnostic; scores describe impact on participation and guide supports. Records stay on this device only — use initials, not names.

Before you start: materials

This record form (printed)
Near-point copy sheet (8–10 short words, 18-pt print) and lined paper
Pencil, child scissors, glue stick, and a half-sheet cut-and-paste task
Opaque bag with 6 familiar objects (coin, button, paper clip, key, eraser, crayon)
Masking-tape line on the floor (3 m) and 4 cones or chairs for an obstacle path
Phone or speaker to play a 30-second classroom-noise clip at normal volume
Stopwatch
Teacher and caregiver interview pages (send ahead if possible)

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