The Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile (AASP) is a tool that helps figure out how a person responds to different sensory experiences. It’s like a quiz that shows how someone reacts to things they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell in their daily life.
The Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile (AASP) is a tool that helps figure out how a person responds to different sensory experiences. It’s like a quiz that shows how someone reacts to things they see, hear, touch, taste, and smell in their daily life.
Can the AASP assessment diagnose a sensory processing disorder?
No, the AASP assessment is not a diagnostic tool, but rather a tool used to assess an individual’s sensory processing patterns.
Who can administer the AASP assessment?
The AASP assessment can be administered by qualified professionals, such as occupational therapists, psychologists, or trained clinicians.
How can the results of the AASP assessment be used to help individuals with sensory processing differences?
The results of the AASP assessment can help identify an individual’s sensory preferences, aversions, and sensitivities, and guide the development of individualized treatment plans and strategies to support their sensory needs.
The Adult/Adolescent Sensory Profile (AASP) is a standardized self-report questionnaire designed to assess an individual’s sensory processing patterns across various sensory modalities. It evaluates responses to sensory stimuli in everyday situations, providing insights into how a person’s nervous system processes and reacts to sensory information. The AASP is particularly useful in identifying sensory processing differences in adolescents and adults aged 11 years and older.
The AASP helps identify a person’s unique sensory processing patterns:
| Quadrant | Description |
|---|---|
| Low Registration | Misses or slowly responds to sensory input |
| Sensation Seeking | Craves sensory experiences |
| Sensory Sensitivity | Easily distracted or overwhelmed by sensory input |
| Sensation Avoiding | Actively limits exposure to sensory stimuli |
By using the AASP, parents and professionals can gain valuable insights into a person’s sensory processing. This understanding paves the way for targeted interventions and accommodations, helping kids and teens navigate their world more comfortably and successfully.
This post was originally published on April 17, 2023. It was updated on Aug. 11, 2024.
