Along with our Autism test and our ADHD test, we have now made the Sensory Profile available as an online tool.
What is the Sensory Profile?
The Sensory Profile is a widely used assessment tool originally developed by occupational therapist Dr Winnie Dunn. It is designed to help understand how individuals respond to sensory experiences in everyday environments — including sounds, textures, lights, movement and social situations.
The tool identifies patterns in the ways someone may seek out, tolerate, or avoid different sensory inputs. This can be especially valuable for autistic adults, as sensory processing differences are a core part of many autistic experiences and can influence well-being, stress levels and daily functioning.
The Sensory Profile is typically used by occupational therapists as part of a broader assessment process. It helps inform practical recommendations for adapting environments and activities to better suit an individual’s sensory needs.
We’ve made the questionnaire available here for reference, as many people find it helpful to explore their own sensory patterns. However, we should note that the tool is not especially useful when used alone. The most meaningful results come from discussing it with a therapist, who can provide guidance on interpretation and suggest practical next steps.
Due to copyright concerns, this is not publicly available and can be accessed only by citizens of the Autistic Empire in The Vault.
