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. 2019 Feb 4;10:4. doi: 10.1186/s13229-019-0255-7

Table 3.

Short Sensory Profile items for tactile and auditory over-responsivity

SSP:TOR SSP:AOR
1. Expresses distress during grooming 34. Responds negatively to unexpected or loud noises
2. Avoids going barefoot, especially in sand or grass 35. Holds hands over ears to protect ears from sound
3. Reacts emotionally or aggressively to touch
4. Withdraws from splashing water
5. Has difficulty standing in line or close to other people
6. Rubs or scratches out a spot that has been touched

SOR sensory over-responsivity, SSP Short Sensory Profile, TOR tactile over-responsivity, AOR auditory over-responsivity