Assessment materials for sensory processing difficulty — Harmonia (book, guidance for children, parents, therapists, teachers)

Assessment materials for sensory processing difficulty — Harmonia (book, guidance for children, parents, therapists, teachers) is a printed resource designed to support identification and description of sensory processing differences in children. The book provides procedural guidance for screening, structured observation methods, and practical recommendations to inform intervention planning. It is suitable for use in clinical, educational and home settings where clear, repeatable assessment steps and documentation are required.

Advantages

The Harmonia assessment materials compile step-by-step procedures and observation templates into a single printed volume, enabling consistent recording of sensory responses across settings. Content is arranged to address the needs of parents, therapists and teachers, offering clearly explained screening steps, criteria for describing responses, and guidance on translating observations into intervention options. The format supports reproducible assessments and facilitates communication between professionals and families.

Suitable for

• Initial screening of sensory processing concerns in children
• Structured observation in clinical or educational assessments
• Guidance for parents to monitor sensory behaviours at home
• Support for therapists and teachers in intervention planning and documentation

Key specifications

• Format: printed book with assessment materials and guidance
• Content focus: screening procedures, observation methods, and intervention recommendations
• Target group: children with suspected sensory processing differences and the adults who support them
• Intended settings: clinical practice, schools, and home environments
• Language of publication: instructional text and templates for use by professionals and caregivers

How to use

Use the printed materials to guide an initial screening by following the described procedures and completing the observation templates during typical activities. Professionals can apply the structured observation methods during clinical or classroom sessions, while parents can use simplified guidance to record behaviours at home. After collecting observations, compare patterns of sensory responses against the criteria included in the book and use the suggested recommendations to develop or adjust intervention strategies and documentation.

Usage recommendations

Apply the screening procedures in familiar contexts for the child to obtain representative observations; combine information from parents, teachers and therapists for a comprehensive view. Use the templates consistently across sessions to track changes over time and to support multidisciplinary planning.