I tend to avoid activities involving spinning or going on roller coasters

Escalators elevators or looking down from high places bother me

Sudden movements I cannot control raise my anxiety — being pushed in crowds or turbulence on planes stresses me

I tend to change positions slowly to avoid getting dizzy

I seek activities that provide intense movement experiences like roller coasters motorcycles or skydiving

I have little tolerance for everyday background sounds

I am more irritated by sounds when I have not slept well

Car alarms ambulance sirens and speaker echoes bother me

I notice very faint sounds like paper rustling or fluorescent light hum

I am easily distracted by background music or everyday noise like people talking or the TV

I avoid situations where there will be loud or unexpected noises like rock concerts or athletic events in gyms

I startle easily with unexpected noises

Restaurants with loud background noise bother me

I wear a hat or sunglasses wherever I go

I wear dark glasses even when there is no sun

I find myself squinting in natural light

I complain continuously if lights are too bright

I notice artificial light when I enter a room

I tend to seek and position myself in the shade when outdoors

I do not like to be touched unexpectedly by other people

I startle and get irritated when touched unexpectedly

I avoid crowds or being close to others where I might experience incidental contact

I do not like wearing turtleneck clothing

I avoid situations where others might touch me casually like crowded parties or public transport

I seek activities requiring muscle force even briefly like weightlifting jumping or climbing

When stressed I like to run hike or climb to calm down

I tend to be overly active compared to others

The idea of climbing or boxing appeals to me — I do it or wish I could

I do not hear some background noises like dripping or people approaching

I tend to ask people to repeat what they said

I am not good at tasks requiring fine motor manipulation like small buttons or sewing

I have difficulty grading the amount of force I apply to objects like pencils doors hammering nails or cracking eggs

I do not respond immediately when called by my name

I tend to slouch or have poor balance — I tend to rest my head on my hands when sitting

I tend to lean physically on furniture and other people

I easily lose my balance or feel unstable walking on uneven surfaces like loose stones or tall grass

I do not enjoy games requiring interaction with balls while others are moving simultaneously like soccer football or hockey

I like attending events with loud music or turn up the volume when alone

I like to listen to music louder than others do

I am not bothered by some tactile experiences that bother others

I like the sensation of clay granular material or other substances on my hands or body

I do not notice or care when my hands or face are dirty

I get dizzy easily in cars boats or on long trips

I tend to choose to sit in the front when traveling by car or bus

I feel anxious when tilted backward unexpectedly like when sitting in an office chair that leans back

I remove labels from my clothing because they bother me

The sensation of certain fabrics bothers me like synthetics wool chalk sand or glue

I do not like the sensation of loose jewelry on my wrists or loose clothing around my wrists or waist