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Tell me if I have SPD - Snapecot - 07-01-2021
I think I do. I'm either heavy or low on different categories, I have a lot of habits and tendencies. Please review my quiz and give me your personal opinion. My wife thinks I do not have it because(everyone is like me). Although I feel the opposite.
Here are my results:
mark how often and/or severely you experience each of the following symptoms on a scale of 0 (never) to 4 (always/severe), or use P, if it was previously an issue that no long presents itself in your daily life.
General Sensory Modulation
____2___ have unusual eating habits (strong preferances, eat at odd times, etc.)
____3___ have unusual sleeping habits or sleep schedule
____4___ have great difficulty with transitions, be they major life changes or small everyday stuff (one activity to another, going from inside to outdoors, etc.)
____4___ become engrossed in one single activity for a long time and seem to tune out everything else
____4___ spend hours at a time on fantasy or video games and activities
____4___ very high or very low energy level
____4___ are resistent to change in your daily life and environment
_____0__ may have turned to forms of substance abuse
_____3__ drink excessive amounts of coffee or caffeinated beverages
Over-Responsiveness
___1____ bothered by clothes; certain materials, tags, seams, pantyhose, ties, belts, turtlenecks. May have to wear shorts, skirts, or pants exclusively, etc.
____1___ bothered by "light touch"; someone lightly touching/rubbing your hand, face, leg or back
___4____ excessively ticklish
_____4__ distressed by others touching you; would rather be the "toucher" than the "touchee". May lead to difficulty "snuggling" with your partner
____4___ very sensitive to pain, especially as compared to others
___1____ dislike the feeling of showers or getting splashed
____3___ difficulty going to the beach; the sand blowing on your skin or getting on your body
____4___ avoid touching anything "messy"; if you do, you have to go wash your hands right away and/or only touch it with your fingertips
_____1__ can not wear new or "stiff" clothes that have not been washed or soaked in fabric softener
__1_____ hate to be barefoot or hate to wear shoes and/or socks
___2____ frequently get car sick, air sick, motion sick
____0___ difficulty riding on elevators, escalators, or moving sidewalks
___0____ avoid amusement park rides that drop, climb, spin, or go upside down
___1____ difficulty eating foods with mixed textures, or one particular texture
____0___ prefer very bland foods, dislike anything spicy
____1___ become nauseated or gag from certain cooking, cleaning, perfume, public restroom, or bodily odors
___1____ become overstimulated or overaroused when people come to the house or when in crowded places
____1___ overly exited/aroused in group settings
_____3_ avoid crowds and hide or disappear when guests come over
____1___ sensitive to noises that other people do not seem bothered by (clocks, refrigerators, fans, people talking, blenders, vaccuum cleaners, animals, outdoor construction, etc.)
___2____ easily distracted by auditory or visual stimuli
___3____ can not attend certain public events or places due to excessive noise
_____1__ over react to loud noises, like sirens
____0___ can't sleep if room isn't completely dark
___4____ fearful of heights
___4____ bothered by hands or face being dirty
Under-Responsiveness
____2___ may fail to recognize stimuli that most would find alerting or strong
____4___ unable to identify foods that have gone bad by smell
____2___ difficulty being able to smell dangerous smells, i.e., smoke, noxious/hazardous solvents, or if something is burning in the stove or oven
____0___ don't seem to notice pain; get shots/cuts/bruises and hardly feel a thing
___3____ lethargic, hard to get going, appear "lazy" and unmotivated
___0____ don't seem to notice if your hands or face are dirty
____2___ don't seem to get dizzy
____0___ have a hard time feeling parts of your body, as though they aren't there
____0___ difficulty waking up in the morning (may not even notice alarm clock)
Sensory Seeking
____4___ have to fidget and "fiddle" with things all the time; change in your pocket, your keys, a pen/pencil, paper clip, rubber band, anything within reach
____4___ often touching and twisting your own hair
___3____ are a thrill seeker; love fast and/or dangerous rides, leisure activities, and sports
____4___ seek out fast, spinning, and/or upside down carnival rides
__4_____ will often rock or sway body back and forth while seated or standing still
____2___ frequently tip chair on back two legs
____4___ restless when sitting through a lecture, presentation, or movie
____4___ constantly chew on pens and pencils, chew gum, or smoke cigarettes
___4____ prefer foods with very strong tastes and flavors
___0____ constantly bite nails or fingers
___1____ bite lips or inside of cheeks
____4___ frequently shake your leg while sitting or falling asleep
____3___ love to sleep with multiple or heavy blankets on top of you
____2___ seek out crashing and "squishing" activities
____4___ crack knuckles often
___4____ love crunchy foods (popcorn, carrots, chips, nuts, pretzels, etc.)
___4____ have an "endless" supply of air fresheners, scented candles, odor masking sprays, etc.
___1____ identify objects by smell, have to smell everything, judge whether you like something or someone by smell
____3___ great difficulty settling body down for sleep
____2__ love to touch and be touched, have to touch everything
Sensory Discrimination
____0___ can't identify objects by feel if your eyes are closed
___0____ difficulty finding things in your purse or pocket without looking
____1___ difficulty heating food to the correct temperature, feeling if it is too hot or too cold
____1___ difficulty locating items in a cupboard, drawer, in your closet, or on a grocery shelf
___1____ difficulty with recognizing/interpreting/following traffic signs
____3___ difficulty judging distances about where your car is in relation to other cars, in parking spaces, or near a curb (fail miserably at parallel parking!!)
____2___ difficulty merging into oncoming traffic on road, rotary, or highway
___0____ get disoriented and/or lost easily in stores, buildings, hiking, etc.
___2____ difficulty concentrating on or watching a movie/tv show when there is background noise or distractions
____4___ difficulty remembering or understanding what people are telling you
____4___ difficulty following directions if given two or three at one time
___4____ can not complete concentrated tasks if noises present
___2____ talks too loud or too soft
____1___ difficulty licking an ice cream cone neatly
____2___ difficulty with speech and annunciation
___1____ bump into things frequently
____1___ often push too hard on objects, accidentally breaking them
_____1__ difficulty judging how much pressure to apply when doing tasks or picking something up
__1_____ difficulty identifying which key on your ring belongs to what
___0____ often reverse numbers and letters or process them backwards
___0____ difficulty telling time on an analogue clock
____0___ difficulty reading and understanding a map, bus schedule, directions
___0____ difficulty organizing and grouping things by categories, similarities, and/or differences
____0___ can't reading text on computer screens
___4____ difficulty distinguishing different tastes and/or flavors of food and/or drink items
___2____ difficulty lining up numbers correctly for math problems and/or balancing a checkbook
Sensory-Based Motor Abilities
____1___ have difficulty learning to ride a bike or other moving equipment
____1___ clumsy, uncoordinated, and accident prone
___1____ difficulty walking on uneven surfaces
____2___ difficulty with fine motor tasks such as buttoning, zipping, tying, knitting, sewing, playing games with small parts, closing zip loc bags
____0___ confuse your right and left sides
___4____ prefer sedentary tasks, avoiding sports or physical activities
___4____ difficulty with handwriting; hard to read, write slowly, get wrist cramps
___1____ frequently bump into people and things
___3____ easily fatigued with physical tasks
____0___ frequently miss when putting objects on a table
____1___ messy eater, difficulty using eating utensils, spilling and dropping food frequently
___1____ often knock drinks or other things over when reaching for them
____1___ frequently drop items
___P____ feel the need to talk yourself through tasks
____3___ often hum or talk to self while concentrating on a task
___1____ significant difficulty learning to tie things (shoes, bags, etc.)
____2___ difficulty with motor tasks requiring several steps
____2___ difficulty learning new motor tasks (a new dance, sport or exercise activity, how to drive, etc.)
___1____ lose balance frequently, maybe even when standing still
____0___ significant difficulty learning to type without looking at the keyboard
Social and Emotional
____4___ dislike changes in plans or routines, needing structure
____4___ often described as "stubborn", "defiant", or "uncooperative"
___4____ are very emotional and sensitive, may also be prone to crying
____4___ can't seem to finish anything
____4___ have difficulty making decisions
___4____ are seen as rigid and controlling
____4___ prefer solitary activities rather than group participation
____4___ are often impatient and/or impulsive
___4____ don't always register or understand social cues and non verbal language
____4___ difficulty with authority figures
___4____ trouble relating to and socializing with peers and colleagues
____4___ have difficulty accepting defeat or forgiving yourself
____3___ frequently get strong feelings of anger or rage
___4____ easily frustrated
___4____ needs sameness and routines; needs to know what to expect
___2____ get frequent panic or anxiety attacks
___2____ have many fears and/or phobias
____2___ OCD-type qualities; can't let foods touch each other on your plate, have to wear clothes a certain way, or other obsessions and compulsions.
____4___ are easily distractible and often unorganized
____3___ hate surprises
____2___ difficulty seeking out and maintaining relationships
___2____ avoid eye contact
Internal Regulation
__2_____ difficulty falling asleep or getting on a sleep schedule
____0___ heart rate issues, including: unnecessary speeding, not slowing down when at rest, or not speeding up for tasks that require a higher heart rate
___1____ respiration too fast or slow for the appropriate state of arousal
____3___ over or under sensitivite to bowel and bladder sensations
___4____ over or under sensitivite to the sensations of hunger and thurst
____3___ irregular, inconsistent bowel, bladder and appetite sensations
___3____ difficulty with temperature regulation of body
Thank you!!!!