Adolescent/adult sensory profile for spanish population: a pilot study of internal reliability and discriminant validity

Abstract

[Abstract] Sensory issues impact participation and are frequent in people with schizophrenia. To provide clinicians in Spain with reliable and valid tools to assess sensory integration in adult mental health, we analyzed the internal reliability and discriminant validity of Adolescent/Adult Sensory Profile (AASP-Spain). Cross-sectional descriptive study that analyzed internal reliability (Cronbach’s Alpha; n = 434 neurotypical) and discriminant validity (n = 18 schizophrenia; n = 54 neurotypical). Cronbach’s Alpha for AASP categories ranged from 0.69 to 0.73. Individuals with schizophrenia had higher scores (more problems) than controls in the three categories. The AASP-Spain offers promising internal reliability and discriminant validity.