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Sensory Processing 101

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1.  Sensory Processing Disorder is a condition in which the brain:
  1. Has trouble receiving information
  2. Has trouble responding to information
  3. Has trouble receiving and responding to information that comes in through the senses
  4. Doesn't respond to sensory information
2.  Sensory Processing Disorder:
  1. Is not recognized by the DSM-5 as a medical diagnosis (stand-alone disorder)
  2. Is recognized by the DSM-5 as a disorder
  3. Is recognized by the DSM-5 as a disorder with an Autism diagnosis
  4. Is recognized by the DSM-5 as a disorder with a Down syndrome diagnosis
3.  Sensory Processing disorder is diagnosed by:
  1. The parent
  2. An Occupational Therapist
  3. A Speech-Language Pathologist
  4. The teacher
4.  Which of the following systems is included in the Sensory System?
  1. Circulatory system
  2. Digestive system
  3. Nervous system
  4. Olfactory system
5.  A child with an over-responsive sensory system may:
  1. Enjoy listening to loud music
  2. Sit quietly in the corner
  3. Gag at the smell of peanut butter
  4. Clap along to music
6.  A child with an over-responsive sensory system may not like going to the cafeteria because he/she:
  1. Doesn't like the taste of the food
  2. Is not hungry
  3. Is tired
  4. Doesn't like loud places
7.  A child with an under-responsive sensory system:
  1. Gets too much sensory input
  2. Gets just the right amount of sensory input
  3. Needs extra sensory input
  4. None of the above
8.  A child with an under-responsive sensory system is often:
  1. Rough
  2. Calm
  3. Quiet
  4. None of the above
9.  A child with sensory seeking behaviors may often be seen:
  1. Sitting quietly
  2. Walking quietly
  3. Keeping hands to self
  4. Chewing on clothing, fingers, and non-food items
10.  A child with sensory seeking behaviors often:
  1. Has a high tolerance for pain
  2. Has a low tolerance for pain
  3. Hurts himself/herself intentionally
  4. Is indifferent to pain

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