A. Sensory Processing

1

Auditory Processing

Responses to things heard (e.g., “is distracted or has trouble functioning if there is a lot of noise around”)

2

Visual Processing

Responses to things seen (e.g., “is bothered by bright lights after others have adapted to the light”)

3

Vestibular Processing

Responses to movement (e.g., “becomes anxious or distressed when feet leave the ground”)

4

Touch Processing

Responses to stimuli that touch the skin (e.g., “becomes irritated by shoes or socks”)

5

Multisensory Processing

Responses to activities that contain a combined sensory experience (e.g., “seems oblivious within an active environment”)

6

Oral Sensory Processing

Responses to touch and taste stimuli to the mouth (e.g., “limits self to particular food textures/temperatures”)

B. Modulation

7

Sensory Processing Related to Endurance/Tone

Ability to sustain performance

8

Modulation Related to Body Position and Movement

Ability to move effectively

9

Modulation of Movement Affecting Activity Level

Demonstration of activeness

10

Modulation of Sensory Input Affecting Emotional Responses

Ability to use body senses to generate emotional responses

11

Modulation of Visual Input Affecting Emotional Responses and Activity

Ability to use visual cues to establish contact with others

C. Behavioural and Emotional Responses

12

Emotional/Social Responses

Psychosocial coping strategies

13

Behavioural Outcomes of Sensory Processing

Ability to meet performance demands

14

Items Indicating Thresholds for Response

Level of modulation

Factor Scores

1

Sensation Seeking

Interest in and pleasure with sensory experiences in everyday life

2

Emotionally Reactive

Affective responses to sensory experiences in everyday life

3

Low Endurance/Tone

Ability to use muscle tone to support self while engaging in activity

4

Oral Sensory Sensitivity

Responses to textures, tastes and smells, particularly related to foods

5

Inattention/Distractibility

Tendency to be pulled away from activities due to external stimuli, particularly sounds

6

Poor Registration

Tendency to miss cues from sensory experiences in everyday life

7

Sensory Sensitivity

Level of detection of movement stimuli during everyday life experiences

8

Sedentary

Tendency to be passive during everyday life

9

Fine Motor/Perceptual

Ability to use hands