Sensory Evaluation/Assessment

Sensory Evaluation/Assessment

  • Sensory Evaluation/Assessment

    This assessment is designed to evaluate how a child, adolescent, or adult processes sensory input in daily life, and to identify sensory-related difficulties that may affect behavior, attention, emotional regulation, learning, sleep, social participation, and independence.

    The questionnaire measures several key areas, including:

    • Responses to sound, touch, movement, smells, lights, and food

    • Level of distraction or discomfort from the surrounding environment

    • Excessive sensory seeking behaviors (movement, touch, stimulation)

    • Emotional and self-regulation when exposed to sensory input

    • Impact of sensory processing on attention, behavior, and daily functioning

    • Understanding sensory strengths and challenges

    Age Range:

    Available in multiple versions depending on age, starting from birth through adulthood.

    The appropriate version is selected based on the individual’s age to ensure accurate results.

    After the Assessment:

    You will receive:
    • A detailed analysis of the results

    • Identification of the individual’s sensory profile pattern

    • Explanation of behaviors or daily challenges linked to sensory processing

    • Practical strategies for home / school / work settings

    • Clear and simplified therapeutic recommendations

    Why It Matters:

    This assessment helps understand the person more deeply — like a “key” that explains how they interact with the world around them, while giving parents or professionals a practical guide for adapting the environment to suit their sensory needs.

    Validity Period:

    Results are commonly considered a useful reference for approximately 6 months, depending on age, developmental changes, and progress over time.

    *Choose Age group:


    Infant Sensory Profile (Birth – 6 Months)

    To Be Completed by the Caregiver

    *Relationship to the Child


    Background Information

    *Was the child born prematurely?

    * How many weeks?

    *Birth order


    Instructions for Parent:


    Please read each statement and select the response that best describes how often your child shows the behavior:

    • Almost Always→ 90% or more of the time
    • Frequently→ about 75%
    • Half the Time→ about 50%
    • Occasionally→ about 25%
    • Almost Never→10% or less

    If the behavior has not been observed, please select "Does not apply."
    Additional comments can be provided at the end of each section


    General Processing

     

    *Stays quiet and calm in an active setting compared to other babies.

    *Unaware of people coming in or leaving the room.

    *Needs the same routine to stay content and calm.

    *Acts in a way that interferes with family schedules and plans.

    *Requires help to get to sleep.

    *Is irritable compared to other babies.

    *Sleeps more than other babies.

    *Only pays attention when I touch my baby (and hearing is OK).

    Additional comments


    Auditory Processing

     

    *Enjoys making mouth sounds (for example, blowing raspberries, making noises with lips, humming).

    *Ignores me when I am talking.

    *Becomes upset by sudden everyday sounds.

    *Becomes more animated and engaged around music, talking, or sound toys.

    Additional comments


    Visual Processing

     

    *Misses eye contact with me during everyday interactions.

    *Looks away from faces or toys

    *Looks away or becomes restless in noisy settings or with noisy toys.

    *Blinks a lot when objects or people come close to face.

    Additional comments


    Touch Processing

     

    *Becomes upset when having nails trimmed.

    *Needs to be swaddled or wrapped to relax.

    *Is startled by texture differences (for example, on grass, on carpet, on blankets).

    Additional comments


    Movement Processing

     

    *Enjoys rhythmical activities (for example, swinging, rocking, car rides).

    *Resists having head tipped back during bathing.

    *Cries or fusses with movement

    *Needs more head support when being held compared to other babies.

    Additional comments


    Oral Sensory Processing

     

    *Struggles to close mouth when feeding from the breast or bottle (for example, doesn’t latch on).

    *Enjoys making oral movements or sounds

    Additional comments


    Toddler Sensory Profile (7–35 Months)

    To Be Completed by the Caregiver

    *Relationship to the Child


    Background Information

    *Was the child born prematurely?

    * How many weeks?

    *Birth order


    Instructions for Parent:


    Please read each statement and select the response that best describes how often your child shows the behavior:

    • Almost Always→ 90% or more of the time
    • Frequently→ about 75%
    • Half the Time→ about 50%
    • Occasionally→ about 25%
    • Almost Never→10% or less

    If the behavior has not been observed, please select "Does not apply."
    Additional comments can be provided at the end of each section


    General Processing

     

    *Needs the same routine to stay content and calm.

    *Acts in a way that interferes with family schedules and plans.

    *Resists playing among other children.

    *Resists playing among other children.

    *Takes longer than same-aged children to respond to questions or actions.

    *Withdraws from situations.

    *Has an unpredictable sleeping pattern.

    *Has an unpredictable eating pattern.

    *Is easily awakened.

    *Misses eye contact with me during everyday interactions.

    *Gets anxious in new situations.

    Additional comments


    Second: Auditory Processing

     

    *Only pays attention if I speak loudly.

    *Only pays attention when I touch my baby (and hearing is OK).

    *Startles easily at sound compared to same-aged children.

    *Is distracted in noisy settings.

    *Ignores sounds, including my voice.

    *Becomes upset or tries to escape from noisy settings.

    *Takes a long time to respond to own name.

    Additional comments


    Third: Visual Processing

     

    *Enjoys looking at moving or spinning objects (for example, ceiling fans, toys with wheels).

    *Enjoys looking at shiny objects.

    *Is attracted to TV or computer screens with fast-paced, brightly colored graphics.

    *Startles at bright or unpredictable light (for example, when moving from inside to outside).

    *Is bothered by bright lights

    *Is more bothered by bright lights than other same-aged children.

    *Pushes brightly colored toys away.

    *Fails to respond to self in the mirror.

    Additional comments


    Fourth: Touch Processing

     

    *Becomes upset when having nails trimmed.

    *Resists being cuddled.

    *Is upset when moving among spaces with very different temperatures (for example, colder, warmer).

    *Withdraws from contact with rough, cold, or sticky surfaces (for example, carpet, countertops).

    *Bumps into things, failing to notice objects or people in the way.

    *Pulls at clothing or resists getting clothing on.

    *Enjoys splashing during bath or swim time.

    *Becomes upset if own clothing, hands, or face are messy.

    *Becomes anxious when walking or crawling on certain surfaces (for example, grass, sand, carpet, tile).

    *Withdraws from unexpected touch.

    Additional comments


    Fifth: Movement Processing

     

    *Enjoys physical activity (for example, bouncing, being held up high in the air).

    *Enjoys rhythmical activities (for example, swinging, rocking, car rides).

    *Takes movement or climbing risks.

    *Becomes upset when placed on the back (for example, at changing times).

    *Seems accident-prone or clumsy.

    *Fusses when moved around (for example, walking around, when being handed over to another person).

    Additional comments


    Sixth: Oral Sensory Processing

     

    *Shows a clear dislike for all but a few food choices.

    *Drools.

    *Prefers one texture of food (for example, smooth, crunchy).

    *Uses drinking to calm self.

    *Gags on foods or drink.

    *Holds food in cheeks before swallowing.

    *Has difficulty weaning to chunky foods.

    Additional comments


    Seventh: Behavioral Response Processing

     

    *Has temper tantrums.

    *Is clingy.

    *Stays calm only when being held.

    *Is fussy or irritable.

    *Is bothered by new settings.

    *Becomes so upset in new settings that it's hard to calm down.

    Additional comments


    from your point of view , What are your child’s strengths?

    What concerns you the most or worries you about your child?

    Child Sensory Profile 2 (Ages 3–14Years)

    To Be Completed by the Caregiver

    *Relationship to the Child


    Instructions for Parent:


    Please read each statement and select the response that best describes how often your child shows the behavior:

    • Almost Always→ 90% or more of the time
    • Frequently→ about 75%
    • Half the Time→ about 50%
    • Occasionally→ about 25%
    • Almost Never→10% or less

    If the behavior has not been observed, please select "Does not apply."
    Additional comments can be provided at the end of each section


    Auditory Processing

     

    *Responds negatively to unexpected or loud noises (for example, cries or hides at noise from vacuum cleaner, dog barking, hair dryer).

    *Holds hands over ears to protect ears from sound.

    *Has trouble completing tasks when the radio is on.

    *Is distracted or has trouble functioning if there is a lot of noise around.

    *Can't work with background noise (for example, fan, refrigerator).

    *Appears to not hear what you say (for example, does not "tune-in" to what you say, appears to ignore you).

    *Doesn't respond when name is called but you know the child's hearing is OK.

    *Enjoys strange noises/seeks to make noise for noise's sake.

    Additional comments


    Second: Visual Processing

     

    *Prefers to be in the dark.

    *Expresses discomfort with or avoids bright lights (for example, hides from sunlight through window in car).

    *Happy to be in the dark.

    *Becomes frustrated when trying to find objects in competing backgrounds (for example, a cluttered drawer).

    *Has difficulty putting puzzles together (as compared to same age children).

    *Is bothered by bright lights after others have adapted to the light.

    *Covers eyes or squints to protect eyes from light.

    *Looks carefully or intensely at objects/people (for example, stares).

    *Has a hard time finding objects in competing backgrounds (for example, shoes in a messy room, favorite toy in the "junk drawer").

    Additional comments


    Third: Vestibular Processing

     

    *Becomes anxious or distressed when feet leave the ground

    *Dislikes activities where head is upside down (for example, somersaults, roughhousing)

    *Avoids playground equipment or moving toys (for example, swing set, merry-go-round)

    *Dislikes riding in a car

    *Holds head upright, even when bending over or leaning (for example, maintains a rigid position/posture during activity)

    *Becomes disoriented after bending over sink or table (for example, falls or gets dizzy)

    *Seeks all kinds of movement and this interferes with daily routines (for example, can’t sit still, fidgets)

    *Seeks out all kinds of movement activities (for example, being whirled by adult, merry-go-rounds, playground equipment, moving toys)

    *Twirls/spins self frequently throughout the day (for example, likes dizzy feeling)

    *Rocks unconsciously (for example, while watching TV)

    *Rocks in desk/chair/on floor

    Additional comments


    Fourth: Touch Processing

     

    *Avoids getting "messy" (for example, in paste, sand, finger paint, glue, tape).

    *Expresses distress during grooming (for example, fights or cries during haircutting, face washing, fingernail cutting).

    *Prefers long-sleeved clothing when it is warm or short sleeves when it is cold.

    *Expresses discomfort at dental work or toothbrushing (for example, cries or fights).

    *Is sensitive to certain fabrics (for example, is particular about certain clothes or bedsheets).

    *Becomes irritated by shoes or socks.

    *Avoids going barefoot, especially in sand or grass.

    *Reacts emotionally or aggressively to touch.

    *Withdraws from splashing water.

    *Has difficulty standing in line or close to other people.

    *Rubs or scratches out a spot that has been touched.

    *Touches people and objects to the point of irritating others.

    *Displays unusual need for touching certain toys, surfaces, or textures (for example, constantly touching objects).

    *Decreased awareness of pain and temperature.

    *Doesn't seem to notice when someone touches arm or back (for example, unaware).

    *Avoids wearing shoes; loves to be barefoot.

    *Touches people and objects.

    *Doesn't seem to notice when face or hands are messy.

    Additional comments


    Fifth: Multisensory Processing

     

    *Gets lost easily (even in familiar places).

    *Has difficulty paying attention.

    *Looks away from tasks to notice all actions in the room.

    *Seems oblivious within an active environment (for example, unaware of activity).

    *Hangs on people, furniture, or objects even in familiar situations.

    *Walks on toes.

    *Leaves clothing twisted on body.

    Additional comments


    Sixth: Oral Sensory Processing

     

    *Gags easily with food textures or food utensils in mouth.

    *Avoids certain tastes or food smells that are typically part of children's diets.

    *Will only eat certain tastes.

    Give examples:

    *Limits self to particular food textures/temperatures.

    Give examples:

    *Picky eater, especially regarding food textures.

    *Routinely smells nonfood objects.

    *Shows strong preference for certain smells.

    Give examples:

    *Shows strong preference for certain tastes.

    Give examples:

    *Craves certain foods.

    Give examples:

    *Seeks out certain tastes or smells.

    Give examples:

    *Chews or licks on nonfood objects.

    *Mouths objects (for example, pencil, hands).

    Additional comments


    Modulation

     

    Seventh: Endurance/Tone Processing

     

    *Moves stiffly.

    *Tires easily, especially when standing or holding particular body position.

    *Locks joints (for example, elbows, knees) for stability.

    *Seems to have weak muscles.

    *Has a weak grasp.

    *Can't lift heavy objects (for example, weak in comparison to same age children).

    *Props to support self (even during activity).

    *Poor endurance / tires easily.

    *Appears lethargic (for example, has no energy, is sluggish).

    Additional comments


    Eighth: Modulation Related to Body Position and Movement

     

    *Seems accident-prone.

    *Hesitates going up or down curbs or steps (for example, is cautious, stops before moving).

    *Fears falling or heights.

    *Avoids climbing/jumping or avoids bumpy/uneven ground.

    *Holds onto walls or banisters (for example, clings).

    *Takes excessive risks during play (for example, climbs high into a tree, jumps off tall furniture).

    *Takes movement or climbing risks during play that compromise personal safety.

    *Turns whole body to look at you.

    *Seeks opportunities to fall without regard to personal safety.

    *Appears to enjoy falling.

    Additional comments


    Ninth: Modulation of Movement Affecting Activity Level

     

    *Spends most of the day in sedentary play (for example, does quiet things).

    *Prefers quiet, sedentary play (for example, watching TV, books, computers).

    *Seeks sedentary play options.

    *Prefers sedentary activities.

    *Becomes overly excitable during movement activity.

    *"On the go".

    *Avoids quiet play activities.

    Additional comments


    Tenth: Modulation of Sensory Input Affecting Emotional Responses

     

    *Needs more protection from life than other children (for example, defenseless physically or emotionally).

    *Rigid rituals in personal hygiene.

    *Is overly affectionate with others.

    *Doesn't perceive body language or facial expressions (for example, unable to interpret).

    Additional comments


    Elevinth: Modulation of Visual Input Affecting Emotional Responses and Activity Level

     

    *Avoids eye contact.

    *Stares intensely at objects or people.

    *Watches everyone when they move around the room.

    *Doesn't notice when people come into the room.

    Additional comments


    twelfth: Emotional / Social Responses

     

    *Seems to have difficulty liking self (for example, low self-esteem).

    *Has trouble "growing up" (for example, reacts immaturely to situations).

    *Is sensitive to criticisms.

    *Has definite fears (for example, fears are predictable).

    *Seems anxious.

    *Displays excessive emotional outbursts when unsuccessful at a task.

    *Expresses feeling like a failure.

    *Is stubborn or uncooperative.

    *Has temper tantrums.

    *Poor frustration tolerance.

    *Cries easily.

    *Overly serious.

    *Has difficulty making friends (for example, does not interact or participate in group play).

    *Has nightmares.

    *Has fears that interfere with daily routine.

    *Doesn't have a sense of humor.

    *Doesn't express emotions.

    Additional comments


    Thirteenth: Behavioral Outcomes of Sensory Processing

     

    *Talks self through tasks.

    *Writing is illegible.

    *Has trouble staying between the lines when coloring or when writing.

    *Uses inefficient ways of doing things (for example, wastes time, moves slowly, does things a harder way than is needed).

    *Has difficulty tolerating changes in plans and expectations.

    *Has difficulty tolerating changes in routines.

    Additional comments


    Fourteenth: Items Indicating Thresholds for Response

     

    *Jumps from one activity to another so that it interferes with play.

    *Deliberately smells objects.

    *Does not seem to smell strong odors.

    Additional comments


    Adolescent and adults sensory profile

    To Be Completed by the Caregiver

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    يرجى التوضيح:


    Instructions for Parent:


    Please read each statement and select the response that best describes مدى تكرار السلوك:

    • Almost Always→ 90% or more of the time
    • Frequently→ about 75%
    • Half the Time→ about 50%
    • Occasionally→ about 525%
    • Almost Never→10% or less

    First: Taste / Smell Processing

     

    *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 cologne.

    *I only eat familiar foods.

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

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

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

    Additional comments


    Second: Movement Processing

     

    *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).

    Additional comments


    Third: Visual Processing

     

    *I like to go to places that have bright lights and that 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).

    Additional comments


    Fourth: Touch Processing

     

    *I dislike having my back rubbed.

    *I like how it feels to get my hair 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 my 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, corduroy, 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 because I don't like to get too close to others.

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

    Additional comments


    Fifth: Activity Level

     

    *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 ahead 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, sports, 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 a meeting.

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

    Additional comments


    Sixth: Auditory Processing

     

    *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 I 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).

    Additional comments

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