Evidence for Content and Discriminant Validity of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Test Competency Exam

Abstract

This article presents an overview of the evidence for content and discriminant validity of the Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests (SIPT) Competency Exam. First, a summary of certification vs. licensure is presented. Second, the five requirements for certification in administration and interpretation of the SIPT (Ayres, 1989) are presented. Third, a discussion of the differences between the SIPT and the SIPT Competency Exam is presented.

Fourth, a historical log of how content validity was built into the SIPT Competency Exam is presented. Fifth, evidence for discriminant validity of the SIPT Competency Exam is presented by reporting on a study investigating performance on the exam by different groups of occupational therapists. Finally it is concluded that preliminary evidence suggests that the SIPT Competency Exam is a valid test for use by Sensory Integration International as one of the five requirements for certification in the administration and interpretation of the SIPT (Ayres).

Keywords

sensory integration test development certification

Get full access to this article

View all access options for this article.

References

Ayres

A. J.

(1989). Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests. Los Angeles: Western Psychological Services.

Burns

, & Grove

S. K.

(1987). The practice of research: Conduct, critique and utilization. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Fortune

J. F.

(1985). Understanding testing in occupational licensure. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.

Schimberg

(1984, April). The relationship among accreditation, certification and licensure. Federation Bulletin, pp. 99–115.

Schimberg

(1987). Truth in testing for the professions (National Council of State Boards of Nursing Inc.), Issues, 8(4), 1–7.

Sensory Integration International (1990). Statement of Purpose, Sensory Integration and Praxis Tests Competency Exam.