EVALUATIONS
WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?
At Sensory Hangar OT, we conduct comprehensive, thorough, and individualized evaluations.
Did you know there are over 29 million different possible combinations or types of variations of sensory challenges. A comprehensive evaluation is paramount to accurately identify each child’s unique sensory profile. Accurate identification drives effective treatment planning. All too often, we see evaluations that are lacking in critical specificity. Our goal is to identify the root cause of your child’s challenges from the start and hone in on their strengths, ensuring that time and resources are focused where they’ll make the greatest impact.
Our evaluations include The Evaluation in Ayers Sensory Integration (EASI) tests, a battery of 20 separate tests designed to assess developmental sensory integration foundations that support learning and behavior. Therapists administering the EASI have post-professional education in Ayers Sensory Integration theory prior to formal training in the use of the EASI for clinical assessment or intervention planning. Clinical observations, interviews, and standardized questionnaires are also included in the evaluation.
The goal of an evaluation is to identify the child’s strengths and the specific underlying sensory-motor factors that affect the child’s successful participation in activities or tasks that are priorities for the child and family.
HOW IS THE EASI DIFFERENT FROM OTHER MOTOR PERFORMANCE TESTS?
Typical motor performance tests that many occupational therapists use are helpful. They tell us what a child can and cannot do. But they don’t always explain why. The EASI does just that. By measuring how the nervous system processes sensory input, we can look beyond a child's performance and into their foundational sensory-motor integration. This leads to more effective therapy, clearer goals, and a deeper understanding of the systems that support your child's ability to 'do’. At Sensory Hangar OT, we don't just describe the difficulty—we identify the system that needs support.