A child who misses directions and struggles in noisy rooms could be showing signs of autism, Auditory Processing Disorder (APD), or both — the conditions overlap but have different root causes. Choose the answer that fits best for each question to see which direction the pattern leans.
0 of 8 answered
1. Your child mishears or misses spoken instructions mainly…
2. Socially, your child…
3. Repetitive behaviors or intense special interests are…
4. Their hearing test results were…
5. When following multi-step directions, your child…
6. Language development has been…
7. In new or unpredictable situations, your child…
8. Overall, the biggest concern is…
More DrSensory quizzes
Does My Child Have Sensory Processing Disorder?Free Parent ScreenerADHD or SPD? What Might Be Behind Your Child’s BehaviorADHD vs. SPDSensory Overload: An Adult Self-AssessmentAdult Self-AssessmentHow Does Your Child Like to Be Comforted?Reflective QuestionnaireSensory Seeking vs. Avoiding QuizSensory profileSensory Spectrum Quiz for KidsSensory profile