Though clinical observations as to sensory processing disorders can be made formally and informally in early intervention, formal observations of these abilities in babies include the administration of standardized and non-standardized tests such as the Infant/Toddler Sensory Profile6 and the Test of Sensory Functions in Infants.7
Since babies with sensory processing difficulties tend to also have delays in other areas of development, it would be beneficial to administer a comprehensive test. Two of those tests could be the Developmental Assessment of Young Children (DAYC)8 and The Hawaii Early Learning Profile (HELP) Strands.9
While observing the baby informally, look at how the baby responds to people and things within his environment. Does the baby get easily over-whelmed by visual, auditory or tactile input as he interacts with other people or things? Does the baby have a desire to explore his surroundings or to manipulate toys? Does the baby respond well to the parent’s interaction style and volume of voice without being over-stimulated or under-stimulated? Can the baby separate from his parents? How does the baby respond to strangers and familiar people?
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