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Sensory Processing assessments

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01

Balance And Coordination

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Balance During Walking Bike Riding Balance Bilateral Coordination Skills Catching And Throwing Skills Clumsiness And Coordination Core Strength And Stability Crossing Midline Difficulties Dizziness During Movement
02

Bath Time Challenges

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Aversion To Bubble Bath Aversion To Soap Smells Bath Toy Overstimulation Bathtub Echo Sensitivity Difficulty With Bath Transitions Discomfort With Washcloth Texture Distress During Rinsing Fear Of Water On Face
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Bedtime Challenges

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Bath Time Sensory Aversion Bedding Texture Issues Bedroom Noise Sensitivity Bedtime Oral Sensory Needs Bedtime Proprioceptive Input Bedtime Routine Transitions Bedtime Sensory Overload Calming Sensory Activities
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Body Awareness

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Balance And Coordination Skills Bilateral Coordination Activities Body Position Awareness Bumping Into Things Clumsiness And Poor Coordination Core Strength And Posture Deep Pressure Calming Activities Force Grading Problems
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Calming Strategies

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After School Regulation Aromatherapy For Relaxation Bedtime Sensory Calming Breathing Exercises For Kids Calming Music And Sounds Calming Sensory Bins Calming Strategies For Meltdowns Car Ride Calming Tips
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Classroom Sensory Needs

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Calming Corner Setup Chewelry And Oral Input Classroom Noise Reduction Desk Space Modifications Fidget Tools At School Hallway And Cafeteria Coping Lighting Sensitivity Accommodations Movement Break Strategies
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Clothing Sensitivities

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Compression Clothing Tolerance Fabric Texture Aversion Laundry Detergent Reactions Layering Clothing Resistance Loose Clothing Preference New Clothes Refusal Pajama Clothing Issues Seasonal Clothing Transitions
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Emotional Regulation

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Breathing Tools For Sensory Calm Calming Strategies For Sensory Overload Co-Regulation Techniques Movement Breaks For Regulation Noise Sensitivity And Anxiety Overstimulation And Tantrums School Sensory Regulation Support Self-Regulation Skills
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Feeding Difficulties

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Bottle To Cup Transition Challenges Chewing Difficulties And Sensory Needs Difficulty Transitioning To Solids Difficulty Using Utensils Drinking Difficulties From Cups Feeding Therapy For Sensory Issues Food Refusal At Mealtimes Gagging On Certain Textures
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Fidget Tools

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ADHD Fidget Tools Autism Fidget Tools Calming Fidget Tools Chewable Fidget Tools Classroom Fidget Tools Desk Fidget Toys Fine Motor Fidgets Handheld Sensory Fidgets
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Fine Motor Challenges

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Bead Stringing Practice Bilateral Coordination Tasks Buttoning And Zipping Help Finger Isolation Exercises Hand Strength Activities Handwriting Fatigue Issues In-Hand Manipulation Skills Lacing And Threading Skills
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Gross Motor Challenges

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Balance And Coordination Issues Ball Skills Difficulties Bilateral Coordination Problems Core Strength Weakness Delayed Gross Motor Milestones Difficulty Climbing Stairs Difficulty Riding A Bike Fear Of Playground Equipment
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Hair Washing Struggles

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Bath Visor Refusal Curly Hair Wash Challenges Detangling During Bath Time Fear Of Leaning Back Hair Brushing Before Washing Hair Washing Meltdowns Long Hair Washing Struggles Resistance To Head Tilting
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Home Sensory Supports

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Bath Time Sensory Supports Calming Corner Ideas Clothing Comfort Solutions Deep Pressure Home Supports Fidget Tools For Home Home Lighting Adjustments Homework Sensory Supports Indoor Sensory Swing Options
15

Homework Struggles

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Homework Auditory Overload Homework Avoidance From Sensory Stress Homework Clothing Distractions Homework Fidgeting Needs Homework Focus With Sensory Needs Homework Handwriting Sensory Challenges Homework Light Sensitivity Homework Meltdowns After School
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Light Sensitivity

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Bedtime Light Sensitivity Classroom Light Sensitivity Fluorescent Light Sensitivity Light Sensitivity And ADHD Light Sensitivity And Autism Light Sensitivity And Headaches Light Sensitivity At Home Light Sensitivity At School
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Movement Needs

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Alerting Movement Activities Balance And Coordination Activities Calming Movement Breaks Classroom Movement Supports Core Strength Movement Play Fidgeting And Body Movement Heavy Work For Kids Indoor Movement Ideas
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Noise Sensitivity

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ADHD Noise Sensitivity Autism Noise Sensitivity Classroom Noise Challenges Coping Tools For Noise Crowded Event Noise Stress Fire Alarm Anxiety Hand Dryer Noise Fear Loud Noise Meltdowns
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Occupational Therapy

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Adaptive Equipment Training Attention And Regulation Bilateral Coordination Body Awareness Activities Core Strength And Posture Executive Function Skills Feeding Therapy Fine Motor Skills
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Oral Sensory Needs

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Chewelry For Kids Chewing On Clothing Crunchy Foods For Sensory Input Lip Biting And Chewing Mouthing Nonfood Items Oral Motor Activities Oral Seeking Behaviors Oral Sensory Toys
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Picky Eating

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Brand-Specific Food Acceptance Chewing Difficulty And Avoidance Color-Based Food Refusal Crunchy Food Preference Fear Of New Foods Food Smell Sensitivity Gagging On Certain Textures Limited Protein Acceptance
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Playground Difficulties

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Balance Beam Difficulties Barefoot Surface Sensitivity Climbing Structure Anxiety Crowded Playground Overwhelm Fear Of Swings Monkey Bar Challenges Motion Sensitivity On Equipment Noise Sensitivity At Playgrounds
23

Public Outings

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Air Travel Sensory Prep Birthday Party Sensory Support Church Service Sensory Strategies Dentist Visit Sensory Support Doctor Visit Sensory Prep Grocery Store Sensory Strategies Haircut Sensory Outings Library Visit Sensory Support
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Routine Challenges

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Bath Time Sensory Avoidance Bedtime Sensory Struggles Car Seat Routine Meltdowns Cleanup Time Sensory Resistance Dressing Texture Issues Grocery Store Routine Challenges Hair Washing Distress Homework Time Sensory Needs
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Safety Concerns

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Aggression During Overload Bathroom And Bath Time Safety Bolting In Public Places Car Seat And Vehicle Safety Chewing Unsafe Objects Community Outing Safety Elopement And Wandering Fire And Burn Safety
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School Accommodations

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504 Plan Sensory Accommodations Bus Ride Sensory Accommodations Calm Down Space Access Classroom Seating Supports Fidget Tools In School Hallway Transition Supports IEP Sensory Support Services Lighting Adjustments In Class
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Self Regulation Skills

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Alerting Vs Calming Activities Attention Shifting Skills Body Awareness Activities Breathing Exercises Calming Strategies Co Regulation Techniques Coping Skills For Overwhelm Emotional Regulation Tools
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Sensory Diet Activities

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After School Sensory Activities Alerting Sensory Diet Activities Bedtime Sensory Diet Calming Sensory Diet Ideas Classroom Sensory Breaks Heavy Work Activities Home Sensory Diet Routines Indoor Sensory Diet Ideas
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Sensory Friendly Spaces

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Sensory Friendly Bathroom Tips Sensory Friendly Bedroom Ideas Sensory Friendly Calming Rooms Sensory Friendly Classroom Setup Sensory Friendly Dining Spaces Sensory Friendly Event Spaces Sensory Friendly Home Modifications Sensory Friendly Lighting Options
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Sensory Meltdowns

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Bedtime Sensory Meltdowns Clothing Sensory Meltdowns Early Meltdown Warning Signs Grocery Store Meltdowns Haircut Sensory Meltdowns Meltdown Calming Strategies Noise-Induced Meltdowns Preventing Sensory Meltdowns
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Sensory Overload

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ADHD Sensory Overload Autism Sensory Overload Clothing Texture Overload Crowded Environment Overload Food Texture Overload Light Sensitivity Overload Noise Sensitivity Overload Preventing Sensory Overload
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Sensory Processing Disorder

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Auditory Sensitivity Interoception Challenges Oral Sensory Issues Proprioceptive Processing Issues SPD And Autism SPD At School SPD In Preschoolers SPD In School-Age Children
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Sensory Seeking Behaviors

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Auditory Sensory Seeking Chewing Nonfood Items Deep Pressure Seeking Jumping And Crashing Light And Screen Seeking Loud Noise Making Movement Craving Oral Sensory Seeking
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Sensory Sensitivities

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Bath Time Sensitivity Clothing Texture Sensitivity Crowded Place Sensitivity Food Texture Sensitivity Hair Brushing Sensitivity Light Sensitivity Movement Sensitivity Noise Sensitivity
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Sensory Toys And Tools

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Balance Boards Body Socks Calming Light Projectors Chewelry For Kids Compression Vests Fidget Toys Lap Pads Liquid Motion Timers
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Sleep Problems

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Bedding Texture Sensitivity Bedtime Sensory Overload Difficulty Falling Asleep Early Morning Waking Frequent Night Wakings Light Sensitivity At Bedtime Noise Sensitivity During Sleep Pajama Texture Sleep Issues
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Social Challenges

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Birthday Party Sensory Issues Classroom Noise Social Stress Conversation Turn-Taking Difficulties Difficulty Reading Social Cues Eye Contact Sensory Discomfort Group Activity Participation Struggles Lunchroom Social Overwhelm Peer Conflict From Sensory Triggers
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Texture Aversions

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Bath Product Texture Issues Blanket And Bedding Textures Clothing Texture Sensitivity Fabric Preference Challenges Food Texture Refusal Hair Brushing Texture Issues Lotion And Sunscreen Sensitivity Play Dough Texture Avoidance
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Tooth Brushing Issues

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Desensitizing For Tooth Brushing Difficulty Tolerating Mint Toothpaste Electric Toothbrush Sensory Issues Fear Of Toothbrush In Mouth Gagging During Brushing Mouth Sensitivity To Bristles Oral Defensiveness And Brushing Refusing Tooth Brushing
40

Touch Sensitivity

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Barefoot Surface Sensitivity Bath Time Touch Aversion Bedtime Fabric Sensitivity Clothing Texture Aversion Crowded Space Touch Anxiety Food Texture Tactile Defensiveness Grooming Product Texture Aversion Hair Brushing Sensitivity
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Transition Difficulties

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Bedtime Transition Struggles Car Ride Transitions Entering Busy Environments Leaving The Playground Morning Routine Transitions Moving From Preferred Activities School Drop-Off Transitions Stopping Screen Time
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Travel Challenges

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Airplane Noise Sensitivity Airport Security Stress Car Seat Sensory Issues Crowded Transit Overstimulation Eating Challenges During Travel Hotel Room Sensory Triggers Motion Sickness And Sensory Overload Packing Sensory Comfort Items
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Weighted Products

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Weighted Ankle Weights Weighted Bean Bag Chairs Weighted Blankets Weighted Compression Sheets Weighted Eye Masks Weighted Heating Pads Weighted Lap Pads Weighted Neck Wraps

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