Adult/Adolescent Sensory History (ASH)

Designed as an assessment of sensory and motor behaviors commonly observed in individuals, aged 13+ years, who experience differences in processing and integrating sensory information. The ASH helps to identify adults and adolescents who experience differences in sensory processing and integration as well as assist therapists in clinical reasoning when creating interventions for these individuals. Based on the conceptual model of sensory processing and sensory integration proposed by A. Jean Ayres, the ASH demonstrates the following features: 

• A comprehensive standardized self-report questionnaire.
• An alternative caregiver questionnaire for parents or other caregivers of adolescents or individuals with disabilities.
• An abridged and simplified self-report supplement to the caregiver questionnaire for younger adolescents or individuals with disabilities who may not be able to complete the comprehensive self-report questionnaire.
• A supplemental medical and developmental history form.
• A comprehensive, standardized research-based scoring program for use with the self-report questionnaire or caregiver questionnaire.
• Numerous standardized subscores to assist with identifying discrete patterns of function in processing and integrating sensory information, which allows for clinical utility in treatment planning.

A comprehensive manual detailing the use, administration and interpretation of the ASH. It includes instructions for use of the ASH Scoring Program© as well as case studies to aid in interpretation. The research base for the measure is provided in detail within the manual.

The primary questionnaire for the measure. It is designed to be completed by the adult or adolescent themselves either independently or with assistance. Standard scores may be obtained for this part of the measure.

Designed as an alternative for the Self-Report Questionnaire, that can be completed by a parent, guardian or other caregiver of an adolescent or adult who is not able to complete the Self-Report Questionnaire themselves. Nearly identical to the Self-Report Questionnaire but, worded for caregiver responses. Standard scores may be obtained for this part of the measure.