Sensory Profile

Taste/Smell Processing

Almost never

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Almost always

I leave or move to another section when I smell a strong odor in a store (for example, bath products, candles, perfumes).

I add spice to my food.

I don't smell things that other people say they smell.

I enjoy being close to people who wear perfume or colgne.

I only eat familiar foods.

Many foods taste bland to me (in other words, food tastes plain or does not have a lot of flavour).

I don't like strong tasting mints or candies (for example, hot/cinnamonor sour candy).

I go over to smell fresh flowers when I see them.

Movement Processing

Almost never

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Almost always

I'm afraid of heights.

I enjoy how it feels to move about (for example, dancing, running).

I avoid elevators and/or escalators because I dislike the movement.

I trip or bump into things.

I dislike the movement of riding in a car.

I choose to engage in physical activities.

I am unsure of footing when walking on stairs (for example, I trip, lose balance, and/or need to hold the rail).

I become dizzy easily (for example, after bending over, getting up too fast).

Visual Processing

Almost never

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Almost always

I like to go to places that have bright lights and are colorful.

I keep the shades down during the day when I am at home.

I like to wear colorful clothing.

I become frustrated when trying to find something in a crowded drawer or messy room.

I miss the street, building, or room signs when trying to go somewhere new.

I am bothered by unsteady or fast moving visual images in movies or TV.

I don't notice when people come into the room.

I choose to shop in smaller stores because I'm overwhelmed in large stores.

I become bothered when I see lots of movement around me (for example, at a busy mall, parade, carnival).

I limit distractions when I am working (for example, I close the door, or turn off the TV).

Touch Processing

Almost never

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Almost always

I dislike my back rubbed.

I like how it feels to get my haor cut.

I avoid or wear gloves during activities that will make my hands messy.

I touch others when I'm talking (for example, I put m hand on their shoulder or shake their hands).

I am bothered by the feeling in my mouth when I wake up in the morning.

I like to go barefoot.

I'm uncomfortable wearing certain fabrics (for example, wool, silk, courduroy, tags in clothing).

I don't like particular food textures (for example, peaches with skin, applesauce, cottage cheese, chunky peanut butter).

I move away when others get too close to me.

I don't seem to notice when my face or hands are dirty.

I get scrapes or bruises but don't remember how I got them.

I avoid standing in lines or standing close to other people I don't like to get too close to others.

I don't seem to notice when someone touches my arm or back.

Activity Level

Almost never

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Almost always

I work on two or more tasks at the same time.

It takes me more time than other people to wake up in the morning.

I do things on the spur of the moment (in other words, I do things without making a plan ahea of time).

I find time to get away from my busy life and spend time by myself.

I seem slower than others when trying to follow an activity or task.

I don't get jokes as quickly as others.

I stay away from crowds.

I find activities to perform in front of others (for example, music, sport, acting, public speaking, and answering questions in class).

I find it hard to concentrate for the whole time when sitting in a long class or meeting.

I avoid situations where unexpected things might happen (for example, going to unfamiliar places or being around people I don't know).

Auditory Processing

Almost never

Seldom

Occasionally

Frequently

Almost always

I hum, whistle, sing, or make other noises.

I startle easily at unexpected or loud noises (for example, vacuum cleaner, dog barking, telephone ringing).

I have trouble following what people are saying when they talk fast or about unfamiliar topics.

I leave the room when others are watching TV, or ask them to turn it down.

I am distracted if there is a lot of noise around.

I don't notice when my name is called.

I use strategies to drown out sound (for example, close the door, cover my ears, wear ear plugs).

I stay away from noisy settings.

I like to attend events with a lot of music.

I have to ask people to repeat things.

I find it difficult to work with background noise (for example, fan, radio).

Low Registration
Item	Raw Score
03
06
12
15
21
23
36
37
39
41
44
45
52
55
59
Total	0

Sensation Seeking
Item	Raw Score
02
04
08
10
14
17
19
28
30
32
40
42
47
50
58
Total	0

Sensory Sensitivity
Item	Raw Score
07
09
13
16
20
22
25
27
31
33
34
48
51
54
60
Total	0

Sensation Avoiding
Item	Raw Score
01
05
11
15
24
26
29
35
38
43
46
49
53
56
57
Total	0

This assessment is not designed for those under the age of 11!

Quadrant Summary Chart for Ages 11-17
Quadrant	Quadrant Raw Score Total	Much Less Than Most People	Less Than Most People	Similar To Most People	More Than Most People	Much Than Most People
Quadrant	Quadrant Raw Score Total	--	-	=	+	++
Low Registration	/75	15 ----- 18	19 ----- 26	27 ----- 40	41 ----- 51	52 ----- 75
Sensation Seeking	/75	15 ----- 27	28 ----- 41	42 ----- 58	59 ----- 65	66 ----- 75
Sensory Sensitivity	/75	15 ----- 19	20 ----- 25	26 ----- 40	41 ----- 48	49 ----- 75
Sensation Avoiding	/75	15 ----- 18	19 ----- 25	26 ----- 40	41 ----- 48	49 ----- 75

Quadrant Summary Chart for Ages 18-64
Quadrant	Quadrant Raw Score Total	Much Less Than Most People	Less Than Most People	Similar To Most People	More Than Most People	Much Than Most People
Quadrant	Quadrant Raw Score Total	--	-	=	+	++
Low Registration	/75	15 ----- 18	19 ----- 23	24 ----- 35	36 ----- 44	45 ----- 75
Sensation Seeking	/75	15 ----- 35	36 ----- 42	43 ----- 56	57 ----- 62	63 ----- 75
Sensory Sensitivity	/75	15 ----- 18	19 ----- 25	26 ----- 41	42 ----- 48	49 ----- 75
Sensation Avoiding	/75	15 ----- 19	20 ----- 26	27 ----- 41	42 ----- 49	50 ----- 75

Quadrant Summary Chart for Ages 65 and over
Quadrant	Quadrant Raw Score Total	Much Less Than Most People	Less Than Most People	Similar To Most People	More Than Most People	Much Than Most People
Quadrant	Quadrant Raw Score Total	--	-	=	+	++
Low Registration	/75	15 ----- 19	20 ----- 26	27 ----- 40	41 ----- 51	52 ----- 75
Sensation Seeking	/75	15 ----- 28	29 ----- 39	40 ----- 52	53 ----- 63	64 ----- 75
Sensory Sensitivity	/75	15 ----- 18	19 ----- 25	26 ----- 41	42 ----- 48	49 ----- 75
Sensation Avoiding	/75	15 ----- 18	19 ----- 25	26 ----- 42	43 ----- 49	50 ----- 75