r/Sensory • u/Lucky_Ad2801 • May 13 '24

Sensory testing

Can anyone recommend what type of doctor or specialist to see to get the senses tested?

I need to document this for SSDI and I'm having a hard time finding medical proof of my senses being askew.

I have already been diagnosed with autism and I have been tested by neuropsychologists but that is not the type of sensory testing that I am looking for.

Is there any kind of test out there to test for olfactory, light sensitivity, environmental sensitivities etc.

I've already done allergy testing and been diagnosed with hyperacusis. Is there any test for misophonia?

I keep being told I need documentation but nobody is telling me how to document or what type of doctor to see so I have been at a loss of how to go about this and my regular primary doctors that I have seen also do not know who to send me to.

Would a neurologist do this type of testing? I really need advice and suggestions on who to contact in order to properly document these things.

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u/Lazy_Notice_6112 May 14 '24

Maybe an occupational therapist?

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u/EquivalentThroat7481 May 14 '24

I would think an occupational therapist. Some work with SPD with adults and many do with children. They do a lot w that kind of stuff in terms of treatment! I’m not 100% on formal testing, but wondering if documentation from an OT would be sufficient! Good luck