The SIPT tests motor planning (praxis) components of the vestibular, proprioceptive, kinesthetic, tactile, and visual systems. It does not test olfactory (smell) taste, auditory, or language skills. The SIPT is intended to be primarily a tool to diagnose sensory integration dysfunction and is used in combination with other testing and clinical observations to develop appropriate treatment plans when indicated. The SIPT typically requires 3-4 hours to administer and is given in 2 sessions. Although the SIPT does not require the child to make verbal responses to the test items, it does require that the child be able to attend for a long period of time and to follow verbal instructions well. As a result, it may not be appropriate for use with all children with sensory integration and processing dysfunction.
