Sensory Processing Challenges
Sensory processing problems only occur in individuals diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
True
False
Individuals with sensory processing problems can be hypersensitive and hyposensitive to stimuli.
True
False
Sight
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Proprioceptive
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Smell
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Sound
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Vestibular
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Taste
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Touch
Sense of where your body is positioned or awareness of where your body is in relation to other objects (e.g., deep pressure input, heavy work activities, jumping and crashing into things)
Sense of balance and activities related to swinging, spinning, hanging upside or might have an aversion towards riding a bike or other things that require balance
May avoid unfamiliar scents or strong odors OR may actively seek them out
Individuals who like to watch flashing lights OR may be bothered by excessive input like action packed TV shows, bright lights, or crowds.
Individuals may want strongly flavored foods (e.g., spicy, salty, bitter, sour, or sweet) OR might avoid new foods altogether
Individuals may be attracted to (e.g., soft objects, sand, gooey substances) OR avoidant of certain textures (e.g., tags on clothing, tight vs. Loose clothing, sticky items).
Individuals may hum, whistle, or sing a song to themselves OR might be distracted by the humming of a fluorescent light in the room, multiple conversations occurring at once, or background music.
Which of the following might be an indicator that someone has a sensory processing issue? Check all that apply:
Constantly moving or on the go
Frequent or long behavioral outbursts
Irritable when getting dressed or uncomfortable in certain clothes
Won’t eat certain food textures
Difficulty staying focused
Smells different items like play doh, belly buttons, household cleaners or other pungent scents
Oversensitive to touch, noise, smells, and other people
Drawn to stimulating environments like movie theatres, arcades, or concerts.
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