Psychometric Properties of Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation Checklist (SPSRC).
Cynthia Y Y Lai, Trevor W K Yung, Ivan N B Gomez and 1 others
PMID 31866802WHAT IT FOUND
The Sensory Processing and Self-Regulation Checklist reliably distinguishes children with autism from their peers.
It identifies four self-regulation factors and four sensory processing factors, offering a structured way to assess both sensory and regulatory difficulties in daily life.
Key findings
01The checklist showed high internal consistency and reliability, with Cronbach's alpha coefficients of 0.89 for self-regulation and 0.97 for sensory processing.
02Factor analysis revealed four distinct self-regulation factors: emotional regulation facing challenges, emotional regulation facing changes, physiological regularity, and autonomic activity.
03Children with ASD scored significantly lower on all scales compared to typically developing children, supporting the tool's ability to discriminate between groups.
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What it does not show
The study only included children aged 3 to 8 years, so results may not generalize to older children. The high internal consistency of the total score may reflect item redundancy, suggesting a short form might be more efficient. The sample was limited to Chinese children in Hong Kong, which may affect cultural generalizability. The study relied on parent report, which may be subject to bias or variability in interpretation.
The easy way to misread this
Do not assume the SPSRC is a diagnostic tool for sensory processing disorder. It is a screening and assessment instrument that identifies patterns of difficulty, but it does not replace clinical evaluation or medical diagnosis.