Tactile:
Do you dislike or are very particular about your hands or face getting messy or sticky and/or wearing certain fabrics, tags, or seams?
Do you dislike it when your body gets splashed by water or your clothing is slightly wet?
Do you get frustrated when hair falls on your face or tickles your skin?
Do you enjoy extreme temperatures in the weather or preparation of food (i.e. hot and/or cold) compared to others in your life?
Do you find yourself constantly touching or grazing your hands over certain objects or textures just to see what they feel like more than others you know?
Do you have a high pain tolerance compared to most people you know (i.e. headache, cramps, getting a cut/bruise)?
Do you dislike or are unable to tolerate extreme temperatures (i.e. weather, temperature of food, saunas/hot tubs, etc.)?
Do you touch others when you’re talking to them (i.e. place your hand on their shoulder, pat them on the back, etc.)?
Taste/Smell:
Are you a picky eater compared to others you know?
Do you become easily repulsed by certain smells (i.e. perfumes, cooking aromas, etc.)?
Do you crave smelling certain things like candles, lotions, and/or cooking/baking smells?
Do you crave strong bold flavors in your food (i.e. strong coffee, spices, hot sauce, etc
Do you prefer familiar and/or blander foods?
Do you often not notice smells that others comment on?
Proprioception:
Do you seek tight hugs, massages, and/or tight clothing often?
Do you dislike it when your shoelaces, belts, headbands or other garments are on the tighter side?
Do you prefer loose clothing that has an airy feel to it?
Do you often chew pencil/pen tops, gum, or did you use to chew your clothes/hair frequently as a child?
Do you seek movement often such as tapping your feet, swaying, fidgeting, etc.?
Do you ever receive comments that you close doors/cabinets with too much force/strength?
Do you avoid massage because you do not like deep pressure or would prefer light touch? Yes No
Auditory:
Do you dislike light or subtle sounds (i.e. people whispering, speaking softly, eating, etc.)?
Do you find it difficult to work with background noise like the music or radio?
Are you distracted by routine noises that others would never notice?
Are you bothered or jolted by loud sounds where it’s difficult to recover
Have you been told that you tune people out or don’t hear your name being called when you are focused on an engaging task
Do you dislike total silence and need background noise like music or radio to focus?
Do you hum, sing, or make noises for no apparent reason?
Do you like to attend events with lots of music or commotion?
Visual:
Are you bothered by bright lights or sunlight?
Do you become distracted or look up often when there’s people walking around (i.e. at a coffeeshop, library, etc.)?
Do you enjoy being around bright lights that are found in places such as a grocery store, museum, or amusement park?
Do you often seek nature because it is visually calming?
Do you dislike visual clutter to the point that it’s distracting or makes you irritable?
Do you have a higher tolerance for clutter than most people you know (you may still dislike it)?
Do you find yourself missing important visual details in your environment even though they are right “under your nose”?
Do you prefer to shop at small stores because they are less visually overwhelming
Interoception:
Do you often forget to eat or drink water because you don’t notice your hunger or thirst until you are very hungry/thirsty?
Do you often feel very irritable when hungry or need to use the bathroom?
Do you struggle with knowing when you have eaten enough food at mealtimes, and then realize you’ve overeaten?
Are you bothered or distracted by about subtle internal sensations that others don’t seem to notice in themselves (i.e. feeling of heart beat, mild digestive, headache, or allergies)?
Do you often become very irritable when you are sick, even with a mild virus?
Do you have difficulty describing your internal sensations to others?
Vestibular:
Are you fearful of heights?
Do you prefer not to have your head upside down like for somersaults, roughhousing, etc.?
Do tall ladders intimidate you?
Can you spin for a long time and not get dizzy?
Do you tend to trip or bump into things more than others you know?
Do you generally dislike sitting or standing still for too long?
Do you seek movement often such as tapping your feet, swaying, fidgeting, etc.?
