Learn what sensory overload looks like in children, why meltdowns happen, and how neighbors can respond with patience and ...

Both sensory overload and over excitement are problems kids with autism may face during the July Fourth weekend. Autism experts talk through strategies for how families can plan the July Fourth ...

Every kid needs a quiet place, and creating one at home supports routines that build concentration and reduce sensory overload. Quiet spaces encourage independent play and help kids manage emotions ...

A young child sitting at a classroom table gets a high five from their teacher. Source: RDNA Stock Project / Pexels Half of all school-age children are hypersensitive to at least one sensation, and as ...

Sensory overload occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed by the volume or nature of the sensory inputs it receives. Sensory inputs can be any stimuli that enter through one of the sensory modalities ...

In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation. Now, ...

A sensory-friendly event at the Virginia Zoo highlights growing efforts to support autism families and the ongoing gap in ...

Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country. For many families, ...

Special theatre performances in Twin Cities, Minnesota help neurodivergent children enjoy live shows in a relaxed and ...

Imagine sitting in a quiet house and hearing a faint sound. On its own, you might barely notice it. Now imagine that same sound paired with a small movement in your peripheral vision. Neither signal ...

Southport Trinity United Methodist Church is hosting its annual Easter egg hunt with sensory-friendly activities designed for children of all abilities, including those with special needs.