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==== SIGNS OF TACTILE DYSFUNCTION ====

==== 1. Hypersensitivity To Touch (Tactile Defensiveness) ====

[Y]  becomes fearful, anxious or aggressive with light or unexpected touch

[?]  as an infant, did/does not like to be held or cuddled; may arch back, cry, and pull away

[?]  distressed when diaper is being, or needs to be, changed

[Y]  appears fearful of, or avoids standing in close proximity to other people or peers (especially in lines)

[Y]  becomes frightened when touched from behind or by someone/something they can not see (such as under a blanket)

[?]  complains about having hair brushed; may be very picky about using a particular brush

[?]  bothered by rough bed sheets (i.e., if old and "bumpy")

[Y]  avoids group situations for fear of the unexpected touch

[Y]  resists friendly or affectionate touch from anyone besides parents or siblings (and sometimes them too!)

[Y]  dislikes kisses, will "wipe off" place where kissed

[N]  prefers hugs
            -- wtf?  hugs hurt too

[N]  a raindrop, water from the shower, or wind blowing on the skin may feel like torture and produce adverse and avoidance reactions

[N]  may overreact to minor cuts, scrapes, and or bug bites

[N]  avoids touching certain textures of material (blankets, rugs, stuffed animals)

[N]  refuses to wear new or stiff clothes, clothes with rough textures, turtlenecks, jeans, hats, or belts, etc.

[?]  avoids using hands for play

[?]  avoids/dislikes/aversive to "messy play", i.e., sand, mud, water, glue, glitter, playdoh, slime, shaving cream/funny foam etc.

[Y]  excessively ticklish

[N]  distressed by seams in socks and may refuse to wear them

[Y?]  distressed about having face washed

[N]  distressed about having hair, toenails, or fingernails cut

[N]  resists brushing teeth and is extremely fearful of the dentist



==== 2. Hyposensitivity To Touch (Under-Responsive): ====

no no no


==== 3. Poor Tactile Perception And Discrimination ====

no


==== SIGNS OF VESTIBULAR DYSFUNCTION ====


==== 2. Hyposensitivity To Movement (Under-Responsive): ====

OMG, YES

==== 3. Poor Muscle Tone And/Or Coordination ====

no

==== SIGNS OF PROPRIOCEPTIVE DYSFUNCTION ====

==== 1. Sensory Seeking Behaviors ====

[Y] prefers clothes (and belts, hoods, shoelaces) to be as tight as possible

[Y] loves/seeks out "squishing" activities

[Y] grinds his/her teeth throughout the day


==== SIGNS OF AUDITORY DYSFUNCTION (NO DIAGNOSED HEARING PROBLEM) ====

==== 1. Hypersensitivity To Sounds (Auditory Defensiveness) ====

[Y] distracted by sounds not normally noticed by others; i.e., humming of lights or refrigerators, fans, heaters, or clocks ticking

[N] fearful of the sound of a flushing toilet (especially in public bathrooms), vacuum, hairdryer, squeaky shoes, or a dog barking

[Y] started with or distracted by loud or unexpected sounds

[Y] bothered/distracted by background environmental sounds; i.e., lawn mowing or outside construction

[Y] frequently asks people to be quiet; i.e., stop making noise, talking, or singing

[Y] runs away, cries, and/or covers ears with loud or unexpected sounds

[Y] may refuse to go to movie theaters, parades, skating rinks, musical concerts etc.

[Y] may decide whether they like certain people by the sound of their voice
        -- only in the negative sense:  George, Jordan


==== SIGNS OF ORAL INPUT DYSFUNCTION ====

==== 1. Hypersensitivity To Oral Input (Oral Defensiveness) ====

no

==== 2. Hyposensitivity To Oral Input (Under-Registers) ====

YES

==== SIGNS OF OLFACTORY DYSFUNCTION (SMELLS) ====

==== 1. Hypersensitivity To Smells (Over-Responsive) ====

no

==== 2. Hyposensitivity To Smells (Under-Responsive) ====

yes