Dr. Eva Lassey, PT, DPT reviewed the sensory content in this questionnaire. The remaining content follows published guidance from the sources named on the page. · View full bio · Last updated August 13, 2026

1. Does it happen in specific places more than others?

Yes — noisy, bright, or crowded places especiallyIt happens fairly evenly everywhereIt happens most when they are asked to do something

2. If you offer what they seemed to want, does it stop?

Usually yesSometimesNo — it keeps going regardless

3. Does it happen when nobody is watching?

Yes, just as muchRarelyI am not sure

4. Afterward, your child is:

Exhausted, sometimes for hoursBack to normal within minutesSomewhere in between

5. Time of day:

Worse late in the day, or after schoolNo particular patternWorse at specific transition points

6. Do they seem to be in control during it?

Not at allSomewhatYes — it stops if the situation changes

7. Does anything about the environment reliably help?

Yes — quiet, dim, fewer peopleNot reallyGetting what they asked for helps

8. Are there warning signs beforehand?

Yes — more stimming, quieter, agitatedNot that I have noticedYes — asking repeatedly for something

Disclaimer. This is not a diagnosis. It is a way of noticing a pattern, and patterns change. If something concerns you, that is reason enough to ask a professional.