Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile (AASP)

Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile (AASP) is a self-report questionnaire that assesses an individual’s sensory processing patterns. Here’s how it works:

• AASP consists of 60 questions and takes 15 to 20 minutes to complete.
• The questions ask how an individual responds to various sensory stimuli in their environment, such as the texture of clothing, loud noises, or bright lights.
• The assessment measures four sensory processing categories: sensory sensitivity, sensory avoiding, sensory seeking, and low registration.
• Sensory sensitivity refers to a heightened response to sensory stimuli.
• Sensory avoiding refers to an avoidance or withdrawal response to sensory stimuli.
• Sensory seeking refers to a desire for increased sensory input.
• Low registration refers to a decreased response to sensory stimuli.

Examples of the concept in action include:

• A child with sensory sensitivity may have difficulty tolerating certain clothing textures, avoiding certain foods due to texture or smell, or reacting strongly to sounds that others find tolerable.
• A child with sensory-seeking behaviors may engage in activities such as rocking, spinning, or jumping to increase sensory input. They may also prefer bright colors, loud music, or intense flavors.

Overall, the AASP assessment provides valuable information for understanding an individual’s sensory processing differences and developing strategies to support their sensory needs.