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Sensory Profile (1994)

Sensory Profile (1994) as defined by Dr. Gang Yao at the University of Missouri

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ElementName DataType Size Required ElementDescription ValueRange Notes
subjectkey GUID Required The NDAR Global Unique Identifier (GUID) for subjects which identifies a subject in NDAR NDAR*
sens_responsenegativetonoise Integer Recommended Auditory / Sounds: Responds negatively to unexpected or loud noises 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
interview_age Integer Required Age in months at the time of the interview/test/sampling/imaging. 0 :: 1200 Age is rounded to chronological month If the research participant is 15 days old at time of interview the appropriate value would be 0 months if the participant is 16 days old the value would be 1 month
sens_makerepetitivenoise Integer Recommended Makes repetitive noises (ex. Humming) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_nottohearyou Integer Recommended Appears not to hear what other people say 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_holdhandsoverears Integer Recommended Holds hands over ears 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_cantworkwithnoise Integer Recommended Can't work with background noise (fan, refrigerator) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_avoidbrightlight Integer Recommended Visual: Discomfort or avoids bright lights 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_lookintenselyatthings Integer Recommended Looks carefully or intensely at objects/people 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_hesitatewalkonsteps Integer Recommended Hesitates going up or down curbs or steps 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_avoideyecontacts Integer Recommended Avoids eye contact 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_deliberatesmellobjects Integer Recommended Taste: Deliberately smells objects 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_chewnonfood Integer Recommended Chews/licks nonfood items 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_anxiousfeetoffground Integer Recommended Movement: Becomes anxious or distressed when feet leave ground 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_fearheight Integer Recommended Fears falling or heights 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_avoidclimbjump Integer Recommended Avoids climbing, jumping, bumpy or uneven ground 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_avoidmovingtoys Integer Recommended Avoids playground equipment or moving toys 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_rockunconsciously Integer Recommended Rocks unconsciously during other activities (i.e., watching TV) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_seekmovementactivity Integer Recommended Seeks out movement activities (whirled by adults, merry-go-round) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_avoidgetmessy Integer Recommended Touch: Avoids getting ""messy"" (paste, sand, finger paint, glue, tape) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_discomfortingrooming Integer Recommended Discomfort during grooming (hair cutting, face washing, fingernail cutting, tooth brushing) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_sensitivetofabrics Integer Recommended Sensitive to certain fabrics (centain clothes or bed sheets) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_avoidbarefoot Integer Recommended Avoids going barefoot, especially in sand or grass 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_pickyeater Integer Recommended Picky eater, especially regarding textures 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_mouthobjects Integer Recommended Mouths objects 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_alwaysonthego Integer Recommended Activity Level: Always ""on the go"" 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_preferquietplay Integer Recommended Prefers quiet, sedentary play (TV, books, computers) 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_difficultpayingattention Integer Recommended Difficulty paying attention 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_hangsonthings Integer Recommended Body Position: Hangs on people, furniture, objects even in familiar situations 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_walkontoes Integer Recommended Walks on toes 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
sens_enjoyfalling Integer Recommended Appears to enjoy falling 1; 2; 3; 4; 5 Never;Rarely;Sometimes;Often;Always
src_subject_id String 20 Required The site or study's subject identification
interview_date Date Required Date on which the interview/genetic test/sampling/imaging was completed Required field
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