Naslov
The Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI) for screening purpose in full term infants

Autori
Krajačić, Andrea ; Grubišić, Mihaela ; Bušac Krišto, Lea

Vrsta, podvrsta i kategorija rada
Sažeci sa skupova, sažetak, znanstveni

Izvornik
Book of Abstracts / - Brno : Masaryk University, 2022, 89-89

ISBN
978-80-280-0107-0

Skup
13th International Conference on Kinanthropology: Sport and Quality of Life

Mjesto i datum
Brno, Češka Republika, 07.09.2022. - 09.09.2022

Vrsta sudjelovanja
Poster

Vrsta recenzije
Međunarodna recenzija

Ključne riječi
infant ; development ; TSFI ; sensory integration

Sažetak
Purpose: The purpose of this study was to determine the sensory integration function with the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants (TSFI) of full term infants, between the ages of 4 to 18 months. Some of the infants show problems through feeding difficulties, are crying, or have been assessed due to the recommendations of a specialist. The aim was to confirm the hypothesis that the TSFI test is useful as a screening tool for isolating children with difficulties in sensory processing in which there are no additional indications for such difficulties (premature babies, early neonatal complications, syndromes, etc.). Methods: The test was performed on 10 infants in which there was no direct indication of difficulty in sensory processing. The results were recorded and analyzed. Results: The sensory profile of the participants was established with the TSFI test. Ac- cording to the authors of TSFI, it can be used to assess infants with difficult temperament or developmental delays and it is also an excellent way to evaluate high-risk premature babies. Our results show that this test is a good screening tool for children who are born at term, and who show problems (feeding difficulties, crying children ...) but also do not directly point to the difficulties of sensory processing. Conclusion: We conclude that this test is a good tool to help assess the sensory pro- cessing of infants, but we believe that in addition to conducting the test, the sensory processing of the child must be further assessed. This tool is not the only one in assessing a child. Since the difficulties of sensory processing affect the overall functioning of the child and his development, it is important to identify the difficulties as soon as possible in order to plan early intervention.

Izvorni jezik
Engleski

Znanstvena područja
Kliničke medicinske znanosti, Kineziologija

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