Sensation
Sensation refers to the biochemical and neurologic process of detecting incoming nerve impulses as nervous system activity. Sensory processes are vital to one’s level of independence in relationships with others, academic and occupational endeavors, and activities of daily living. Objective measures of sensation can systematically examine and determine if participants have intact sensory functioning. There is also fundamental overlap of certain sensory processes with cognitive and motor functioning.
The biochemical and neurologic process of detecting incoming nerve impulses as nervous system activity. Sensory processors are vital to one’s level of independence in relationship with others, academic and occupational endeavors, and activities of daily living.
The NIH Toolbox Sensation Measure, recommended for ages 7+, consists of tests to assess Audition, Visual Acuity, Olfaction, Taste (Ages 12+), and Pain (Ages 18+).
The NIH Toolbox Early Childhood Sensation Measure, recommended for ages 3-6, includes measures of Visual Acuity and Olfaction.
The administration of the sensation batteries does not result in sensation composite scores.