Sensory Assessments
Upgrade Health: Understanding and Supporting Sensory Needs
At Upgrade Health, we recognise that sensory processing can have a significant impact on daily life. Our Sensory Assessments are designed to identify individual sensory needs, challenges, and strengths, providing a foundation for personalised interventions and goal-setting. Whether for children, adolescents, or adults, our assessments empower individuals to better navigate their sensory environments and achieve their full potential.
What Are Sensory Assessments?
Sensory assessments evaluate how individuals process and respond to sensory information from their environment, such as touch, sound, sight, and movement. These assessments are crucial for identifying sensory sensitivities, preferences, or difficulties that may affect participation in daily activities, learning, or social interactions.
At Upgrade Health, we use evidence-based tools like the Sensory Profile 2, a comprehensive assessment that helps uncover sensory patterns and provides actionable insights for intervention planning.
Our Sensory Assessment Services Include:
- Comprehensive Sensory Evaluations
- Assessing how an individual responds to various sensory inputs, such as tactile, auditory, and visual stimuli.
- Identifying patterns of sensory seeking, avoiding, sensitivity, or low registration.
- Sensory Profile 2 Administration
- Using this gold-standard tool to evaluate sensory processing in everyday contexts.
- Tailoring assessments to specific age groups, including infants, children, adolescents, and adults.
- Functional Assessments
- Linking sensory processing patterns to functional outcomes, such as performance in school, work, or daily living activities.
- Observing sensory responses in natural settings to understand their impact on behaviour and engagement.
- Personalised Recommendations
- Providing strategies to manage sensory challenges and enhance daily participation.
- Recommending environmental modifications, sensory diets, or therapeutic activities.
- Goal Setting and Intervention Planning
- Collaborating with individuals, families, and caregivers to set meaningful, achievable goals.
- Developing intervention plans that align with the individual’s sensory needs and personal aspirations.
Who Can Benefit from Sensory Assessments?
Our sensory assessments are ideal for:
Why Sensory Assessments Matter
Understanding sensory processing is essential for:
- Improving Participation: Enabling individuals to engage in activities they may find challenging.
- Reducing Stress: Identifying triggers and creating strategies to manage them.
- Enhancing Quality of Life: Supporting individuals to feel more comfortable and confident in their environments.
- Personalised Interventions: Providing targeted strategies that address unique sensory needs.
Why Choose Upgrade Health for Sensory Assessments?
At Upgrade Health, we approach sensory assessments with care, expertise, and a commitment to individualised support. Here’s what sets us apart:
- Experienced Team: Skilled professionals with expertise in sensory processing and intervention.
- Evidence-Based Tools: Use of the Sensory Profile 2 and other validated assessment methods.
- Client-Centred Approach: Collaborative goal-setting and recommendations tailored to individual needs.
- Holistic Support: Integrating sensory assessments into broader therapeutic plans for lasting results.
Empower Yourself with Sensory Insights
At Upgrade Health, we’re here to help you or your loved one better understand and navigate sensory challenges. Through our Sensory Assessments, we provide the clarity and tools needed to thrive in daily life, whether at home, school, work, or in the community.