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The Sensory Profile Screener*
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Take this screener if…
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Bright lights, loud noises, or busy environments cause you physical discomfort.
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You struggle with specific clothing textures, strong smells, or mixed food textures.
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You find yourself frequently bumping into things, misjudging distances, or feeling clumsy.
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You require distinct background noise—or absolute silence—to focus and function well.
This assessment breaks down your sensory profile into 6 distinct categories. It identifies patterns in how you process sights, sounds, touch, and movement in your daily life. The goal is to provide you with a holistic sensory profile so you can reflect on any areas that are particularly challenging.
This assessment is intended for informational and self-reflection purposes only; it is not a diagnostic tool.
60 Questions
Who It’s For:
Adults (18+) who want to understand their unique experiences with sensory input—including sights, sounds, touch, and movement—and how these patterns might shape their daily participation, comfort, and self-care needs.
Duration:
Approximately 10 minutes
What It Measures:
The Sensory Profile Screener assesses sensitivity and processing across 6 different categories:
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Vision – How your visual system filters out distractions like moving fans, visual clutter, or fluorescent lights.
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Hearing – Your response to background noise, sudden loud sounds, and specific acoustic environments.
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Touch – Your adaptability to clothing textures, grooming activities, and physical handling.
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Taste & Smell – Your physical reactions to food textures, surprising flavors, and environmental odors.
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Coordination (Body) – Your proprioception, including gauging physical force, spatial awareness, and handling delicate objects.
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Stability (Balance) – Your vestibular system's response to movement, uneven terrain, heights, and physical orientation.
Total Score Interpretation
Total Score Range: 60-240 (60 items scored from 1 to 4)
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60-147: Low Range - Your total score suggests that you process sensory information similarly to most people. While you may have occasional preferences, they likely don't limit your daily participation.
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148-193: Moderate Difficulties - Your total score suggests that you have distinct sensory preferences or sensitivities that likely require specific coping strategies to manage effectively.
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194-240: Likely Significant Difficulties - Your total score suggests that you have significant sensory sensitivities that likely act as a major barrier in your daily life. You likely experience frequent overwhelm or avoidance behaviors across multiple senses.
Subscale Score Interpretation
Each of the 6 categories is scored from 10 to 40:
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10-24: Low Range - This sense processes input comfortably; occasional preferences don't limit you.
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25-32: Moderate Difficulties - This sense has distinct sensitivities that may cause frustration, fatigue, or require coping strategies.
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33-40: Likely Significant Difficulties - This sense is a major source of overwhelm or avoidance in daily life.
Support for Sensory Profile
Understanding your sensory profile can empower you to advocate for your needs, adjust your environments, and improve your daily comfort.
Our neuro-informed experts can help. If your sensory sensitivities are creating major barriers in your life, we offer specialized assessments, individual counseling, and couples counseling.
👉 Curious to learn more? [Reach out through our contact form]—we’re here to support your growth.
*Disclaimer
This questionnaire is designed to offer helpful insights and support self-reflection. It can be a useful starting point to increase understanding and many individuals find it valuable for identifying patterns and starting meaningful conversations—whether with a partner, therapist, or coach.
That said, this tool is still in development and has not been validated through formal scientific research. While the questions are based on commonly reported experiences, the questionnaire’s reliability and accuracy have not been formally established. It is not intended to diagnose any condition or replace professional evaluation.
For personalized guidance, we encourage you to consult with a neurodivergent-affirming clinician.
©2025 Adult Autism Assessment Center, part of the New Path Family of Therapy Centers Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this questionnaire may be reproduced, redistributed, or otherwise used without explicit written permission from the Adult Autism Assessment Center.