Which three terms are traditionally used with sensory integration in therapy?

• A. Plan, Organize, and Carry Out
• B. Plan, Organize, and Evaluate
• C. Plan, Organize, and Implement
• D. Plan, Organize, and Assess

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the cyclical process used in sensory integration therapy: you plan the goals and activities to meet the child’s needs, you organize the session so the activities are set up to deliver the intended sensory input in a safe and engaging way, and you evaluate how the child responds to those activities to determine progress and guide future sessions. Evaluating outcomes is essential because it tells you whether the plan is working, if goals are being met, and what adjustments are needed next. Without evaluating, you don’t know if the sensory input is helping the nervous system organize, so this step is the anchor for making therapy effective. While carrying out or implementing the plan is important for execution, and assessing can describe measuring progress, the traditional triad emphasizes planning, organizing, and evaluating to close the loop and inform ongoing treatment.