1. Sensory Sensitivity:
Sensory sensitivity refers to an individual's heightened or diminished response to sensory stimuli. It includes sensitivity to sounds, lights, textures, and smells, and understanding this aspect can help create a more accommodating environment.
2. Communication Style:
Examining an individual's communication style involves assessing whether they are more comfortable with verbal or non-verbal communication, and whether they may benefit from alternative communication methods.
3. Social Interaction Preferences:
Recognizing an individual's social interaction preferences helps tailor social experiences to their comfort level, whether they thrive in one-on-one interactions or prefer group settings.
4. Emotional Regulation:
Understanding an individual's emotional regulation can guide strategies to support them in managing their emotions effectively.
5. Attention and Focus:
Assessing attention and focus helps identify whether an individual requires additional support in maintaining attention or if they excel in certain focused areas.
6. Sensory Seeking Behaviors:
Recognizing sensory seeking behaviors helps professionals design sensory-friendly interventions or activities to meet the individual's needs.
7. Motor Skills:
Evaluating motor skills helps determine whether an individual may benefit from occupational therapy or other motor skill development programs.
8. Executive Functioning:
Assessing executive functioning abilities can reveal strengths and weaknesses in areas such as planning, organization, and time management.
9. Self-Regulation Skills:
Understanding an individual's self-regulation skills aids in developing strategies to help them self-regulate effectively in different situations.
10. Special Interests:
Recognizing special interests can be a gateway to creating engaging and motivating activities that align with an individual's passions.
