Irvine Therapy Services, Inc.
16631 Noyes Avenue, Irvine, CA 92606
[email protected] Helping Children to Succeed since 1980
(949) 252-9946
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE 17 SIPT TESTS
1. Space Visualization (SV) – In this puzzle-like test, the child indicates which of two
forms will fit a formboard. This test measures visual perception and mental rotation of
objects.
2. Figure-Ground Perception (FG) – The child points to pictures which are hidden
among other pictures. This test measures how well a child visually perceives a figure
against a rival background.
3. Manual Form Perception (MFP) – The child identifies unusual shapes held in the
hand. This test measures tactile perception and visual perception.
4. Kinesthesia (KIN) – The child attempts to put his/her finger in the same place the
therapist had previously placed it. This test assesses the sense of arm position and
movement.
5. Finger Identification (FI) – The child points to his/her finger in the same place the
therapist touched. This test measures tactile perception.
6. Graphesthesia (GRA) – The child draws with a finger the same simple design the
therapist drew on the back of the child’s hand. This test measures tactile perception
and motor planning.
7. Localization of Tactile Stimuli (LTS) – The child points to the spot where the
therapist had lightly touched the child’s arm or hand with a pen. This test measures
tactile perception.
8. Praxis on Verbal Command (PrVC) – The child executes a series of coordinated
movements which have been described verbally. This test assesses ability to translate
verbal descriptions into various postures.
9. Design Copying (DC) – The child copies a series of increasingly complex line
drawings, following detailed instructions. This test measures two-dimensional
constructional praxis and visuomotor coordination.
10. Constructional Praxis (CPr) – The child builds with blocks, using structures built by
the therapist as models. This test measures three-dimensional constructional praxis.
11. Postural Praxis (PPr) – In this test, the child imitates unusual body postures
demonstrated by the therapist. The ability to conceptualize, plan, and execute
movements is assessed.
12. Oral Praxis (OPr) – The child imitates movements of the tongue, lips, and jaw. The
ability to plan and execute facial movements is assessed.
13. Sequencing Praxis (SPr) – The child imitates a series of simple hand and finger
movements. This test measures bilateral coordination and the ability to plan and
execute sequential movements.
14. Bilateral Motor Coordination (BMC) – The child imitates a series of arm and foot
movements. This test evaluates the ability to coordinate the two sides of the body.
15. Standing and Walking Balance (SWB) – The child holds various standing and
walking postures, with eyes open and eyes closed. This test reflects integration of
sensations from gravity and proprioceptors.
16. Motor Accuracy (Mac) – In this test, the child draws a line on top of a long, curving
printed line. Visuomotor coordination and motor planning are measured.
17. Postrotary Nystagmus (PRN) – The child is rotated clockwise and counterclockwise
on a rotation board. This test measures processing of vestibular sensory input.
