Sensory Processing Skills in Toddler With Joint Hypermobility

. The test consists of 5 items: (1) positive if the passive dorsiflexion of the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint score is greater than 90 degrees (bilateral test); (2) positive if passive hyperextension of the elbow joint is >10 (bilateral test); (3) positive if passive hyperextension of the knee joint is >10 (bilateral test); (4) passive apposition of the thumb to the flexor side of the forearm is positive for joint hypermobility (bilateral test) if the shoulder is at 90 flexion, the elbow is extended, and the whole thumb is touching the flexor side of the forearm; and (5) the score is positive when dorsiflexion of the ankle is >30 (bilateral test). The assessment was performed on both the right and left sides, and the item was given 1 point if hypermobility was detected in the joints, and 0 points if not, according to the instructions of each item. Cut-off score of >4 was used to define hypermobility

The TSFI is primarily used to assess sensory defense behaviors in infants aged 4-18 months. Test; It consists of 5 subsections and 24 items. TSFI requires the infant to be stimulated and interact with a variety of materials. The total score varies between 0-49 and the test has norm values for different age groups. Although it is used from the fourth month, the most reliable and valid results are obtained between 7-18 months.