Child’s Name: ______
SENSORY HISTORY
Answer each question, indicating which of these behaviors your child exhibits.
TOUCH
Does your child:
dislike getting his/her hands messy or touching unfamiliar things?YesNoSometimes
dislike having his/her hair brushed, cut, or washed?YesNoSometimes
become irritated by the feel of certain clothing or tags in clothing?YesNoSometimes
become irritable when held?YesNoSometimes
prefer rough, firm hugs?YesNoSometimes
like to be tickled?YesNoSometimes
dislike being barefoot?YesNoSometimes
enjoy baths?YesNoSometimes
seem unaware of being hurt, injured, or bruised?YesNoSometimes
object to being hugged or touched by unfamiliar people?YesNoSometimes
prefer to initiate his/her own greetings, hugs, and hand holding?YesNoSometimes
seem upset at large family gatherings?YesNoSometimes
avoid being in the center of a group of other children?YesNoSometimes
react with hitting or pushing when other children get too close?YesNoSometimes
bump and push during play?YesNoSometimes
frequently walk on her/his toes?YesNoSometimes
like to play in sand?YesNoSometimes
play roughly with toys?YesNoSometimes
become upset going to the supermarket or shopping mall?YesNoSometimes
MOVEMENT
Does your child:
enjoy rough house play?YesNoSometimes
has he/she ever intentionally banged his/her head?YesNoSometimes
enjoy repeatedly jumping on beds, sofas, or the floor?YesNoSometimes
ever tense and quickly move his hands when excited?YesNoSometimes
hit or throw objects when frustrated?YesNoSometimes
seem to throw herself/himself into furniture or people when running?YesNoSometimes
like McDonald Play Place?YesNoSometimes
VESTIBULAR
Does your child:
like to rock?YesNoSometimes
like to be tipped upside down?YesNoSometimes
seek to play on playground equipment?YesNoSometimes
seem fearful of playground equipment?YesNoSometimes
enjoy repeated bouncing, swinging, spinning, or twirling?YesNoSometimes
seem fearful of swinging?YesNoSometimes
get upset when picked up or moved unexpectedly?YesNoSometimes
COORDINATION
Does your child:
appear more clumsy than other children?YesNoSometimes
seem to be a messy eater?YesNoSometimes
frequently fall, trip, or bump into things during play?YesNoSometimes
appear to be interested in dressing or undressing herself/himself?YesNoSometimes
prefer active play to table top activities?YesNoSometimes
have difficulty learning new motor tasks?YesNoSometimes
ORAL
Does your child:
like having her/his face washed or wiped?YesNoSometimes
put toys or other objects in his mouth?YesNoSometimes
has difficulty eating solid foods?YesNoSometimes
bites objects or people?YesNoSometimes
reject certain tastes or textures of food?YesNoSometimes
seem to be a picky eater?YesNoSometimes
reject having his teeth brushed?YesNoSometimes
like to eat frequently throughout the day rather than at meals?YesNoSometimes
AUDITORY
Does your child:
ever repeat the same sounds over and over when excited?YesNoSometimes
seem to be sensitive to loud or unexpected noises?YesNoSometimes
seem oversensitive to familiar sounds?YesNoSometimes
seem unaware of sound or people talking to her/him?YesNoSometimes
prefer toys which play music or make sounds?YesNoSometimes
dislike being sung to?YesNoSometimes
like having stories read to her/him?YesNoSometimes
like to repeatedly make funny noises?YesNoSometimes
repeat words or phrases, heard in the past but unrelated to current environment?YesNoSometimes
listen to you when you talk to him?YesNoSometimes
seem to be quiet?YesNoSometimes
VISUAL
Does your child:
avoid eye contact?YesNoSometimes
look away when over-stimulated?YesNoSometimes
prefer to watch familiar video tapes or TV shows to other activities?YesNoSometimes
like to line up or sort toys?YesNoSometimes
avoid playing when too many objects are in front of him?YesNoSometimes
like looking at books with busy pictures?YesNoSometimes
seem to be sensitive to the sun or bright lights?YesNoSometimes
ACTIVITY
Does your child:
sleep a lot?YesNoSometimes
sleep poorly and/or wake frequently?YesNoSometimes
prefer to play by himself?YesNoSometimes
seem passive or less active than other children his age?YesNoSometimes
fatigue easily?YesNoSometimes
did your child rarely cry as a baby?Yes No Sometimes
were your child’s motor milestones delayed?YesNoSometimes
SOCIAL
Does your child:
easily become frustrated?YesNoSometimes
have difficulty handling new situations?YesNo Sometimes
have difficulty changing from one activity to another?YesNoSometimes
seem impulsive?YesNoSometimes
accept changes in his routine?YesNoSometimes
ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ON ANY OF YOUR ANSWERS