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peachyboystims · 7 years

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http://spdsupport.org/resources/teen-spd-symptoms.shtml

key: p = previous problem/overcome

0 = not at all & 4 = severe/all the time

n/a = i don’t know/i have no clue

Sensory Modulation/General Modulation

2 atypical eating habits (very picky, eats at odd times, always wants to know 'what is for dinner,' etc.)

4 unusual sleeping habits or sleep schedule (for a teen)

3 hard to fall asleep in unfamiliar environments; may not do sleep-overs

1 experience difficulty switching from one activity to another

3 gets engrossed in one single activity (like video games) for a long time and seems to tune out everything else

2 very high or very low energy level

2 very resistant to change in daily life and surrounding environment

P must always be in control of environment and warn people what to do/not to do to be comfortable

Over-Responsiveness

P sensitive to the feel of certain fabrics or textures, especially with clothing

P bothered by clothes (tags, seams, ties, belts, turtlenecks)

2 limited wardrobe; may wear shorts, skirts, or pants exclusively

3 wear the same clothes for extended periods of time

3(depends who it is) bothered by "light touch"; someone lightly touching/caressing skin

4 excessively ticklish

2(again depends who it is) may shy away from hugs, or get irritated by them

0 wash hands excessively (after touching certain objects or textures)

1 dislike showers, baths or getting splashed

2 hygiene issues; don't like the feel or smell of deodorant, soup, toothpaste, etc.

0, this is a stim for me!! discomfort from haircuts or hair brushing

3 avoid touching messy objects, or other textures found to be undesirable

1 can't stand to be dirty

P avoid foods with certain textures or flavors (limited diet)

P hesitant or avoidant of trying new foods

0 must touch object with one hand if the other hand already touched it; balance touch sensations

4 distressed by certain everyday odors

4 irritated or overwhelmed when people come to the house or when in crowded places

3 sensitive to noises that most people are not bothered by (microwaves, flushing toilets, fans, voices, vaccuum cleaners, etc.)

2 avoid using things that vibrate, or are brightly colored or flashing

0, i need light & noise to even consider sleep can't sleep if room isn't completely dark and/or quiet; wake up at the slightest noise or light

4 distressed by bright lights or the sun

1 afraid of heights

0 motion sickness (from cars, planes, boats, amusement park rides, etc.)

N/A avoid crossing the midlines (moving arms/legs across the mid-section of body)

2 can get dizzy very easily

N/A ears turn reddish when in a state of overload

2 clench fists and toes a lot

3 difficulty with noise, activities, and light in classrooms

4 overwhelmed, upset, or angry when over stimulated

3 don't go to parties or hang out with friends often

3 have a difficult time in stores, movie theaters, sporting events, concerts, etc.

Under-Responsiveness

2 appear lethargic or lazy and unmotivated; low energy level

1 overly calm and passive demeanor

0 don't respond typically to sound of own name

0 don't notice or care about noises peers would notice

1 not bothered by pain; may not even notice getting burns, cuts, or bruises

2 don't notice dangers in the environment (may walk out right in front of a car)

1 won't catch self with hands when falling to protect body from injury

3 don't prefer to interact with peers or adults; content to be the observer and not the 'do'er

1 don't notice being dirty or get bothered by it

0 last to notice when a person enters the room

2 difficult to get up in the morning; may sleep through the alarm

Sensory Seeking

2 very high energy level, hyperactive; often believed to have ADHD, whether it is true or not

3, have to touch everything but don’t love to be touched(only by certain people) love to touch and be touched, have to touch everything

4 frequently tip chair on back two legs

4 restless when sitting through a class or a movie

4 fidget and "fiddle" with things all the time; pens, pencils, rubber band, anything within reach

3 self-destructive (bang head, pinch, hit, cut, bite, or hurt self)

1 thought to be a trouble maker, hitting, shoving, pushing, or knocking into other people

4 frequently shake leg

4 often engage in repetitive, meaningless, and self-stimulating activities

2 often touch, twist, or pull on hair

3 attached to comfort objects or activities some find childish (sucking on thumb, sleeping with a favorite plushie, etc)

4 need excessive movement (swinging, rocking, bouncing, or rocking self constantly)

3 always chewing on things (clothes, pencils, hands, fingers, etc.)

3 prefer foods with very strong tastes and flavors

4 crack knuckles often

2 love crunchy foods (popcorn, carrots, chips, nuts, pretzels, etc.)

4 need to be under heavy blankets or wear tighter pajamas to fall asleep; likely to roll up in blankets

4 need consistent sound or white noise to stay asleep (fan, nature tape, music, etc.)

2 need a lot of sensory input to fall asleep (rocking, singing, bouncing, rubbing skin, etc.)

3 have to smell everything; use smell to determine whether or not to like something or someone

3 seek out crashing activities, or ways to provide deep pressure to the body

3 a thrill seeker; loves fast, dangerous sports (skateboarding, snowboarding, dirt biking, football, hockey, etc)

0 too forceful around animals (not gentle enough)

4 seek out fast, spinning, and/or upside down carnival rides

Sensory Discrimination

N/A unable to identify objects by touch alone

2 have a hard time finding things in a desk, pocket, purse, or bag, especially when not looking

3 difficulty locating items in a cupboard, drawer, in the closet, or on a grocery shelf

3 difficulty heating water to the correct temperature for baths or showers; may burn self or use water that is very cold

P frequently break things (apply too much pressure)

P frequently drop things (don't apply enough pressure)

1 get disoriented and/or lost easily in stores, buildings, etc.

3 difficulty watching or concentrating on a movie/tv show when there is background noise or distractions

3 difficulty remembering or understanding what people are saying

3 difficulty following directions if given two or three at one time

3 can not complete concentrated tasks if noises present

2 speak too loud or too soft

3 difficulty with speech and annunciation; may stutter or have an impediment

2 frequently bump into things or knock things over

1 difficulty judging how much pressure to apply when doing tasks or picking something up

P often reverse numbers and letters or process them backwards

2 difficulty telling time on an analogue clock

2 difficulty distinguishing different tastes and/or flavors of food or drinks

P difficulty lining up numbers correctly for math problems

0 get confused between similar looking letters (such as b, p, d, q, and g)

3 often hear things wrong, especially if they are similar sounding words (such as "car" and "card" or "cart")

3 difficulty keeping up in classroom environments

3 afraid to learn how to drive; is definitely not racing to get behind the wheel!

Sensory-Based Motor Abilities

4 have been considered a klutz; clumsy, uncoordinated, accident prone, etc.

4 have difficulty riding a bike or performing well in sports

2 late to reach a wide variety of physical developmental milestones

2 difficulty walking or balancing on uneven surfaces

2 difficulty with fine motor tasks, such as buttoning, zipping, tying, playing games with small parts, etc.

P confuse right and left

3 prefer sedentary tasks, avoiding sports or physical activities

P difficulty with handwriting; hard to read, write slowly, get wrist cramps

0 use just one hand while holding objects; hard to use both sides of the body together

P can't keep a good grip on objects; weak grasp

3 easily fatigued with physical tasks

2 a messy eater, often spill and drop food; awkward with utensils

2 often knock things over when reaching for them or something nearby

P have difficulty pouring drinks

3 frequently drop items

4 often hum or talk to self while concentrating on a task

P difficulty with motor tasks requiring several steps

2 difficulty learning new motor tasks (new games, new movements, etc.)

2 floppy body, noodle-like

Social and Emotional

4 dislike changes in routines, needing consistency

2 can be described as defiant, stubborn or uncooperative

4 very emotional and sensitive, crying or getting angry a lot

2 distressed when transitioning from one activity to another

1 may have separation anxiety (afraid to be alone or away from parents)

3 prone to having meltdowns and outbursts

2 may have excessive reflux, allergies, ear infections or digestion issues

3 need comfort objects (blanket, stuffed animal, etc.) to remain calm

4 engage in constant non-purposeful activities (spinning, rocking, staring at certain objects, etc)

2 not interested in hanging out with peers

2 wander around aimlessly a lot; often lost in thought

P can't seem to finish projects or tasks

2 difficulty making decisions; often unsure or lack an opinion

P seen as rigid, bossy, and controlling

3 prefer solitary activities over group participation

3 often impatient and/or impulsive

3 don't always register or understand social cues and non-verbal language

0 difficulty with authority figures

2 trouble relating to and socializing with peers

2 difficulty accepting defeat or forgiving self

3 frequently get angry or frustrated

4 depression

3 strongly prefer people with certain energy levels or voices (intonation, volume, pitch, etc.)

4 difficulty establishing eye contact, focusing on objects or tracking them with eyes

4 frequent panic or anxiety attacks

3 have many fears and/or phobias

3 can't let foods touch each other on a plate, have to wear clothes a certain way; have many OCD-like symptoms

3 easily distracted and often unorganized

P easily startled

2 difficulty seeking out and maintaining relationships

3 don't have many (or any) friends

N/A bc going on a date with my datemate isn’t possible atm have not been on a date, or even considered dating

Internal Regulation

4 difficulty getting to sleep at night

4 very unpredictable sleep/wake cycle

N/A respiration too fast or slow for the appropriate state of arousal

2 sleep a lot; often not alert, responding, working, playing, or interacting

4 have a very hard time waking up

3 heart rate issues (unnecessary speeding, not slowing down or speeding up when needed)

2 over or under sensitive to bowel and bladder sensations

3 over or under sensitive to the sensations of hunger and thirst

0 chronic, irregular, and inconsistent bowel and bladder activity

3 always feel hungry or don't ever want to eat

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