Sensory processing disorder—also known as SPD or sensory integration disorder—is a term describing a collection of challenges that occur when the senses fail to respond properly to the outside ...

Sensory overload can happen with anxiety disorders, autism, and ADHD, but anyone can experience it. Taking a break from the overwhelming situation as soon as you notice the first signs can help.

Throughout their everyday life, most people engage in many activities that require varying degrees of attention. As they take ...

April is Autism Acceptance Month — a time to raise awareness of autism, but also to promote acceptance, celebrate ...

Sensory overload can happen to all of us, and when it does, your mental health can take a hit. Here’s why it happens and how to cope. Hands up if you’re tired. Everyone got their arm in the ...

[O]ur study indicates that inadequate pain control, leading to prolonged pain duration, puts patients at a higher risk of sensory impairments, particularly in vision, smell, and taste functions.

FLOSSMOOR, Ill. — A young entrepreneur with sensory processing disorder has a new clothing line that is functional and inspirational. Malachi Rucker said people would use autism as an insult and ...

Well imagine that feeling multiplied thousands of times. That's what having a sensory meltdown can feel like for a child. But what is a sensory meltdown and what can parents do when they happen?