Children experiencing sensory difficulties may react in ways that are viewed as problematic because of the hidden quality of their challenges. Thus, it is crucial to understand that environmental and ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. When comedian Rebecca Kaplan was a kid, she wore soft, baggy velour pants to school every day. This was not a fashion statement — her ...

Early exposure to TV and other forms of screen time can have a profound impact on infants and toddlers, according to a new study conducted by Drexel University researchers. The study found that young ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WPVI) -- This West Chester woman has recently started a project providing a resource for those on the autism spectrum. "I am on the autism spectrum, so I'm giving my perspective as an ...

PARENTS CAN FIND COMMUNITY. MY SISTER AND I CREATED A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WOULD NOT FEEL EXCLUDED OR REJECTED BECAUSE OF SIMPLY BEING THEMSELVES. THE BUSY GYM IS A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WITH ...

Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your five senses: sight, ...

Sensory sensitivity is a common trait among neurodivergent individuals that can quickly turn a good day into a bad one. As an ADHDer, someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, I can ...

SUWANEE, Ga. — For most people, getting a haircut isn’t a big deal. But for children with special needs or sensory issues, it can be an overwhelming and scary experience. A speech-language pathologist ...

MARSHALL CO., Ala. (WAFF) - Just in time for Autism Awareness Month, officers across the Tennessee Valley are training to learn how to recognize and respond to individuals with disabilities or sensory ...

A recent "Oprah Winfrey Show" about a 7-year-old mentally ill boy who also has a sensory-processing disorder has sparked concerns among some parents. Hartley Steiner, an author and mother recently ...

Metro Atlanta is home to many fun activities, but for children or adults with sensory processing issues, large crowds and loud noises can pose some challenges. The following hosting sensory friendly ...