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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

ROUND LAKE, Ill. -- An Illinois teacher used tennis balls, hot glue, Mod Podge and paint to create a tool to help students who have sensory issues better understand the world. Amy Maplethorpe is a ...

Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.

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 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 ...

High-pitched whining. A shrill buzzing. A cacophony of clicking. For some autistic people, cicadas’ mating calls aren’t just an interesting anomaly or slightly annoying background noise — they can ...

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 ...

For someone with autism, a visit to a pro sports game can be hard. Those individuals may be challenged by the noise, lights and other stress-inducing elements at a stadium filled with frenzied fans.

Are you tired of hearing the intense roar of the cicadas every time you step outside? Well for many, it’s just a nuisance. However, for certain groups of people, the noise can “overwhelm” and be a ...

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 ...