Table 2.

Auditory items of the Sensory Profile.

Threshold	Auditory Processing Item
Low	Responds negatively to unexpected or loud noises
Low	Holds hands over ears to protect ears from sound
Low	Has trouble completing tasks when the radio is on
Low	Is distracted or has trouble functioning if there is a lot of noise around
Low	Can’t work with background noise
High	Appears to not hear what you say
High	Doesn’t respond when name is called but you know the child’s hearing is OK
High	Enjoys strange noises/seeks to make noise for noise’s sake
High	Seems oblivious within an active environment