Cluster analysis of scores of children on the Sensory Integration and Praxis tests

A cluster analysis of scores of 1961 children on the Sensory Integration an d Praxis (SIPT) tests tons performed to explore subgroupings of children re ferred for SIFT testing, and to provide information concerning the validity of the six profiles currently used in the SIFT interpretation process. The results yielded a five rather than a six cluster solution, including the f ollowing profiles: Low-average Bilateral Integration and Sequencing; Dyspra xia; Generalized Sensory Integration Dysfunction and Dyspraxia-Severe; Gene ralized Sensory Integration Dysfunction and Dyspraxia-Moderate, and Average Sensory Integration and Praxis. Clinical implications of the results of th is study related to SIFT interpretation are discussed.