A Multiple Baseline Design Study to Investigate the Effectiveness of OT-SI Using an Intensive Intervention Model

Change in Sensory Processing Measure-Home Form

A standardized set of questionnaires used for rating a child's sensory processing issues, motor planning (praxis), and social participation.

Time frame: Baseline to 10 weeks

Change in Bruinincks-Oseretsky Test of Motor Proficiency (BOT-2) Short-Form

A standardized assessment that uses goal-directed motor activities to measure a wide array of gross and fine motor skills in individuals 4-21 years old.

Time frame: Baseline to 10 weeks

Change in Goal Attainment Scaling

Goal Attainment Scaling (GAS) is a way to develop individual goals for a patient that can be measured over the course of intervention using a standardized scale. Goals are rated on a 5-point scale and criteria for each level is established prior to starting treatment. While each patient has individual goals that are meaningful to him/her and his/her family, the outcome measurement scale is standardized so that it can be used for statistical analysis with other patients' goals. The expected level of outcome is established at initial goal setting, and 0 is used to rate an outcome where a patient achieves the expected level. If patient achieves a better than expected outcome, the score can be +1 (somewhat better) or +2 (much better). If patient achieves a worse outcome than expected, the score can be -1 (somewhat worse) or -2 (much worse). GAS goals are identified during semi-structured interview with patient and/or caregivers, and 3-4 goals are set and weighted by importance.