Sensory Assessments
A Sensory Assessment helps identify how a person processes and responds to sensory information in everyday environments. Our Occupational Therapists assess sensory patterns, sensitivities, regulation, and functional impacts to develop practical strategies that support participation, comfort, independence, and emotional wellbeing.
Sensory Assessments can help with:
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Sensory regulation
Understanding emotional and sensory responses throughout the day. -
Sensory sensitivities
Identifying reactions to noise, textures, lights, movement, or environments. -
Daily routines
Supporting participation in home, school, work, and community activities. -
Behaviour and emotional regulation
Exploring how sensory needs may impact behaviour and coping skills. -
Environmental strategies
Recommending practical changes to support comfort and regulation. -
Assistive supports
Identifying sensory tools or strategies that may improve daily functioning.
Frequently Asked Questions
A Sensory Assessment is completed by an Occupational Therapist to understand how a person processes and responds to sensory input in everyday life.
Children, adolescents, and adults who experience sensory sensitivities, emotional regulation difficulties, overwhelm, shutdowns, or challenges participating in daily activities may benefit from a Sensory Assessment.
An OT may assess responses to sound, movement, touch, textures, lighting, routines, social environments, and how sensory processing impacts daily functioning.
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Yes. Sensory processing differences can impact emotional regulation, concentration, participation, behaviour, sleep, and tolerance to everyday environments.
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