New research reveals a distinct brain activity signature in children who become overwhelmed by sensory input such as noise, ...

New research shows how brain networks differ in neurodiverse children who are and aren't resilient in the face of sensory ...

Sensory overload and sensory seeking describe opposite but related patterns of sensory processing, where individuals either ...

Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of ...

Lisa Jeffers curls an arm around her son Bradley’s shoulders as he sinks into their worn, grey couch. After a long day of school and therapy, he’s eager to rest his head on his mother’s chest. It ...

Only the softest of clothing will do! By the time one of my children was 18 months old, I couldn’t buy her clothing until she touch-tested it herself—it had to be a certain kind of soft, or she would ...

Susan Donohoe knows firsthand the battles, alterations and style sacrifices parents face when trying to dress their children with sensory sensitivities. Donohoe, a pediatric occupational therapist ...

Cranberry Township’s annual Great Pumpkin Festival this year had a sensory hour meant to give children with additional needs a chance to enjoy the event at their own pace. This is just one example of ...

Santa Claus, also known as Kris Kringle, was sighted at Salango Law in downtown Charleston today taking meetings with ...