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. 2014 Sep-Oct;68(5):506–513. doi: 10.5014/ajot.2014.010652

Table 2.

ASIFM Structural Section Contents and Median Interrater Joint Probability of Agreement

Section (No. of Items) Description Sample Abbreviated Items Interrater Agreement
Part I: Safe Environment (5) Examines provisions for ensuring physical safety in the therapy environment
  • Use of mats, cushions, or pillows

  • Adjustable equipment

  • Equipment monitored for safe use

  • Unused equipment stored safely

  • Routine monitoring and repair for safety

1.00a
Part II: Assessment Reports (19) Checks for standard assessment processes and reports that address evaluation results, goal setting, and intervention planning
  • Assessment reports contain

  • • History and occupational profile

  • • Reason for referral

  • • Evaluation of sensory processing (modulation and discrimination)

  • • Evaluation of praxis, postural–ocular control, visual perception, fine and gross motor skills

  • • Evaluation of organizational skills

  • • Interpretation of results in relation to child’s life

  • • As appropriate, intervention plan and collaborative goals related to participation.

0.95b
Part III: Physical Space and Equipment (28) Examines physical environmental affordances for sensory–motor exploration and movement through space Space allows for flow of physical activity, designated quiet space, and flexible arrangement of equipment. 0.96a
 IIIA: Physical Space (6) Ceiling hooks, rotational devices, and bungee cords for suspended equipment 1.00c
 IIIB: Equipment (22) Wide variety of suspended and nonsuspended equipment and sensory materials available 0.95a
Part IV: Communication With Parents and Teachers (3) Checks for ongoing formal and informal discussions with parents and teachers Therapists routinely meet with parents and teachers regarding course of intervention as related to child’s occupational performance. 1.00a
Total structural section score (55) 0.95d

Note. ASIFM = Ayres Sensory Integration Fidelity Measure.

a

Facilities with joint probability of agreement ≥ .80 on subsection scores = 80. bFacilities with joint probability of agreement ≥ .80 on subsection scores = 96. cFacilities with joint probability of agreement ≥ .80 on subsection scores = 92. dFacilities with joint probability of agreement ≥ .80 on subsection scores = 100.