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Dressing And Sensory Over-Responsivity: A Guide For OTPs

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1.  According to the definition of Sensory Over-Responsivity (SOR), how is this condition best characterized?
  1. A lack of ability to register when clothing is touching the skin
  2. Responses to sensations that are exaggerated, prolonged, or more intense than required
  3. A physiological ability to sense stimuli more acutely than the average person
  4. A behavioral choice used by children to avoid daily routines like school
2.  When using sensory input to influence a child's state of alertness, which of the following typically INCREASES arousal?
  1. Slow, rhythmic, and gentle sensations
  2. Deep touch pressure and proprioception
  3. Removal of excess sensory stimulation
  4. New or novel stimuli and challenging stimuli
3.  In the Polyvagal Theory framework, which state is described as a "last resort" for protection through withdrawal, numbness, or collapse?
  1. Safe/Engaged/Connected (SEC)
  2. Fight/Flight (FF)
  3. Shutdown (SD)
  4. Neuroception
4.  In the Triune Brain model, which section is responsible for survival-oriented functions like respiration, heart rate, and instinctual arousal?
  1. The Neocortex (Cognitive/Reflective Brain)
  2. The Reptilian Brain (Brainstem and Midbrain)
  3. The Limbic System (Emotional Brain)
  4. The Somatosensory Cortex
5.  What is the defining characteristic of a "Compensatory" approach compared to a "Habilitative" approach?
  1. It improves the child’s innate sensory processing skills over the long term.
  2. It provides a "bridge" in the moment using modifications to facilitate immediate engagement.
  3. It focuses strictly on building and strengthening new neural models.
  4. It focuses on forcing a child to tolerate uncomfortable clothing through exposure.