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I leave or move to another section when I smell a strong odor in a store (for example, bath products, candles, perfumes).
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I add spice to my food.
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I don't smell things that other people say they smell.
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I enjoy being close to people who wear perfume or cologne.
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I only eat familiar foods.
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Many foods taste bland to me (in other words, food tastes plain or does not have a lot of flavor).
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I don't like strong-tasting mints or candies (for example, hot/cinnamon or sour candy).
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I go over to fresh flowers when I see them.
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I'm afraid of heights.
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I enjoy how it feels to move about (for example, dancing, running).
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I avoid elevators and/or escalators because I dislike the movement.
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I trip or bump into things.
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I dislike the movement of riding in a car.
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I choose to engage in physical activities.
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I am unsure of footing when walking on stairs (for example, after bending over, getting up too fast).
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I become dizzy easily (for example, after bending over, getting up too fast).
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I like to go to places that have bright lights and that are colorful.
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I keep the shades down during the day when I am at home.
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I like to wear colorful clothing.
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I become frustrated when trying to find something in a crowded drawer or messy room.
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I miss the street, building, or room signs when trying to go somewhere new.
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I am bothered by unsteady or fast-moving visual images in movies or TV.
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I don't notice when people come into the room.
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I choose to shop in smaller stores because I'm overwhelmed in large stores.
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I become bothered when I see lots of movement around me (for example, at a busy mall, parade, carnival).
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I limit distractions when I am working (for example, I close the door, or turn off the TV).
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I dislike having my back rubbed.
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I like how it feels to get my hair cut.
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I avoid or wear gloves during activities that will make my hands messy.
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I touch others when I'm talking (for example, I put my hand on their shoulder or shake their hands).
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I am bothered by the feeling in my mouth when I wake up.
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I like to go barefoot.
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I'm uncomfortable wearing certain fabrics (for example, wool, silk, corduroy, tags in clothes).
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I don't like particular food textures (for example, peaches with skin, applesauce, cottage cheese, chunky peanut butter).
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I move away when others get too close to me.
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I don't seem to notice when my face or hands are dirty.
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I get scrapes or bruises but don't remember how I got them.
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I avoid standing in lines or standing close to other people because I don't like to get too close to others.
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I don't seem to notice when someone touches my arm or back.
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I work on two or more tasks at the same time.
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It takes me more time than other people to wake up in the morning.
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I do things on the spur of the moment (in other words, I do things without making a plan ahead of time).
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I find time to get away from my busy life and spend time by myself.
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I seem slower than others when trying to follow an activity or task.
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I don't get jokes as quickly as others.
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I stay away from crowds.
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I find activities to perform in front of others (for example, music, sports, acting, public speaking, and answering questions in class).
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I find it hard to concentrate for the whole time when sitting in a long class or a meeting.
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I avoid situations where unexpected things might happen (for example, going to unfamiliar places or being around people I don't know).
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I hum, whistle, sing, or make other noises.
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I startle easily at unexpected or loud noises (for example, vacuum cleaner, dog barking, telephone ringing).
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I have trouble following what people are saying when they talk fast or about unfamiliar topics.
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I leave the room when others are watching TV, or I ask them to turn it down.
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I am distracted if there is a lot of noise around.
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I don't notice when my name is called.
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I use strategies to drown out sound (for example, close the door, cover my ears, wear ear plugs).
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I stay away from noisy settings.
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I like to attend events with lots of music.
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I have to ask people to repeat things.
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I find it difficult to work with background noise (for example, fan, radio).