Free Sensory Profile Test for Autism

What a sensory profile test tells you

A sensory profile is a snapshot of how your child takes in and responds to the world through each of their senses. Most people think of five senses, but sensory processing involves eight: sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell, plus three that are easy to miss: proprioception (the sense of where the body is in space), vestibular input (balance and movement), and interoception (internal signals like hunger, thirst, or needing the bathroom). A complete sensory profile test looks at all eight, because a child can be fine with noise and light yet still be overwhelmed by clothing tags or unable to sit still.

• Seeker: actively looks for that input (crashing into cushions, humming, mouthing objects).
• Avoider: works to escape it (covering ears, refusing foods, pulling away from hugs).
• Mixed: seeks some forms of the input and avoids others.
• Subtle: no strong pattern either way.

Reading your results: the report charts each sense so you can see where the strong seeking and avoiding patterns are. Those are the systems worth building a plan around first. A strong tactile avoider often does better with tagless clothing and a heads-up before touch, while a proprioceptive seeker tends to settle with heavy-work activities like carrying groceries or pushing a laundry basket. The results page gives you starting strategies for each pattern, and you can print it for an occupational therapist, teacher, or pediatrician.

Using this as a sensory processing disorder (SPD) screener

Parents often search for a sensory processing disorder test or an SPD quiz when what they really want is a clear picture of how their child handles everyday sensory input. This free sensory test does that job: it screens the same eight systems an occupational therapist reviews and flags where your child's seeking or avoiding is strong enough to be worth a closer look. It does not diagnose SPD, since only a licensed occupational therapist can do that, but it gives you an organized starting point to bring to that conversation.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Sensory Profile Quiz measure?

The quiz measures your child's sensory processing patterns across all eight sensory systems: visual, auditory, tactile, gustatory (taste), olfactory (smell), proprioceptive (body awareness), vestibular (movement and balance), and interoceptive (internal body signals). For each system, it identifies whether your child tends to seek out or avoid that type of sensory input.

How long does the sensory quiz take?

The quiz takes about 5 minutes to complete. There are 32 behavioral statements across 8 sensory systems, 4 statements per system. You rate each statement from 'Never' to 'Almost Always' based on your observations of your child over the past 2-4 weeks.

Is this quiz a clinical sensory processing evaluation?

No. This is an observational screening tool designed to help parents identify patterns in their child's sensory processing. It is not a diagnostic tool and does not replace a clinical evaluation by a licensed occupational therapist. If sensory differences are significantly impacting your child's daily life, we recommend requesting a formal OT evaluation.

What are sensory diet recommendations?

A sensory diet is a personalized schedule of sensory activities designed to help your child stay regulated throughout the day. Based on your quiz results, we suggest specific activities for each sensory system (for example, weighted blankets for tactile seekers, or noise-canceling headphones for auditory avoiders). These recommendations are starting points to discuss with your child's occupational therapist.

Can I retake the quiz to track changes over time?

Yes! Your results are saved on your device so you can retake the quiz monthly or quarterly and see how your child's sensory profile changes. This is especially valuable for tracking the impact of therapy, sensory diet activities, or developmental growth. Use the 'Compare Over Time' view to see trends across your last several results.

Is my child's data stored securely?

All quiz data is stored locally on your device using your browser's localStorage. It never leaves your device or gets sent to any server. You can export your data as a JSON file at any time, and you can delete all saved results with one click. No account or login is required.

Is there a free sensory test I can do online?

Yes. This sensory profile test is completely free, runs in your browser, and shows results immediately. No account, no payment, and no data leaves your device. You can retake it anytime and print or export the results.

What is the difference between a sensory profile test and a sensory processing disorder quiz?

They overlap. A sensory profile maps how your child responds across all eight senses (seeking, avoiding, mixed, or subtle). A sensory processing disorder quiz usually screens for whether those differences are strong enough to suggest SPD. This tool does the first job in a way that supports the second: it produces a clear, organized picture of your child's patterns that you or a clinician can use to decide whether a formal evaluation is worth pursuing. Only a licensed occupational therapist can diagnose.

Is this a free sensory processing disorder (SPD) test?

Yes. It is a free, instant SPD screener you can take online with no account. It checks all eight sensory systems and shows whether your child's patterns are strong enough to bring up a formal sensory processing disorder evaluation with an occupational therapist.

Can I use this as a sensory processing disorder quiz for a toddler?

Yes. The statements describe everyday behaviors you can observe in toddlers and older children alike. Rate what you see over the past few weeks, and for very young children focus on the patterns that show up most at home.