Discovering strengths within sensory processing patterns
Sensory processing patterns come in all forms, and can make living in a world full of constant noise, movement, and changes in environment a very difficult place to thrive. What we may see as a simple walk through a bustling town to do some sight seeing could be a barrier for someone who processes that environment as an overwhelming dose of chaos.
Our tools can help you support your clients to discover new ways to cope with the external stimuli around them on a daily basis.
Helping your clients recognize their trigger points and identifying ways to overcome them is often the key to long-term success, and we’ve gathered a wide array of resources to assist you as you guide them to attaining a better understanding of their own sensory processing.
Occupational therapist overview of the Sensory Profile 2: a strengths-based approach to assessment and planning
Shelley Hughes
This session provides an overview of the Sensory Profile™ 2, addressing updates from previous versions, information for new users, administration and scoring guidelines, and detailed information on interpretation with case study examples.
Additional resources
Pearson is committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to identify behavioural and social-emotional needs of the individuals you work with.
Sensory processing and challenging behaviour: a study using the Sensory Profile 2 and BASC-2
Evan Dean, PhD
Dr. Evan Dean discusses the relationship between sensory processing and challenging behaviour using the findings from research conducted with the Sensory Profile 2 and Behavior Assessment System for Children, 2nd Edition (BASC-2).
Author podcasts about the Sensory Profile 2 updates
This series of broadcasts presented by Sensory Profile™ 2 author, Dr. Winnie Dunn, provides detailed information on the development and utility of each of the Sensory Profile 2 forms.
Meet the author
Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA
Sensory Profile author Winnie Dunn has led a full life, both professionally and personally. Learn more about the author of Sensory Profile 2 test and how it came to be.
Sensory Profile 2 bibliography
A detailed bibliography for the Sensory Profile products.
Sensory Profile 2 technical summary
An informative infographic about the Sensory Profile 2 standardization sample including demographic, reliability and validity information.
Supporting Sensory Processing infographic
An infographic on Supporting Sensory Processing Differences for People with Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Sensory Profile 2 case study: supporting a successful transition for Noah
A case study highlighting one child’s successful transition into a mainstream public school grade one class.
Sensory Profile 2 sample reports
View sample Sensory Profile 2 reports generated from Q-global.
Q-global® training
Learn how to access and use Q-global, our web-based platform for test administration, scoring, and reporting.
Situating sensory processing concepts with other approaches
Watch this pre-recorded author presentation talking about how the different sensory approaches compare to each other.
Sensory Profile 2 author video FAQ
Author case study series: Winnie Dunn, PhD, OTR, FAOTA — Sensory processing & impact on everyday life: case studies using the Sensory Profile 2
This 3-part webinar series by Sensory Profile-2 author Dr. Winnie Dunn uses case study examples to support health and education professionals to incorporate sensory processing knowledge into everyday practice.
This series has been provided with the support of Occupational Therapy Australia and is reproduced here with the permission of Occupational Therapy Australia.
Case study 1: Using the Toddler Sensory Profile 2 to support a 2 1/2 year old whose family are requesting help with hygiene and meal-time.
Case study 2: Using the Child Sensory Profile 2 to support a 5 year old who lives in a rural location and needs to be able to participate in car journeys with her family.
Case study 3: Using the School-Companion Sensory Profile 2 to support a child in third grade who is becoming more socially isolated.
Exploring products
We’re committed to providing you with the tools and resources you need to identify your clients’ sensory processing needs. You can depend on our easy-to-use, well researched tools to help you help your clients achieve meaningful, rewarding lives.