Since I wrote about the differences between autism and sensory processing disorder, SPD, I’ve received many e-mails from parents asking for help recognizing SPD or accessing treatment for the ...

“The ceiling lights are custom programmed to help individuals on the bus take a deep breath in, hold it, and then breathe out,” DeSonne said. Added Firtha: “The Autism Society of Greater Akron ...

If you're looking for fun and educational sensory play activities for your toddler or preschooler, look no further. We have a roundup for every age. Alex Vance is a writer covering topics ranging from ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

Limited evidence suggests that sensory integration therapy may have a positive effect on individuals with autism. Sensory integration therapy, also referred to as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), is a ...

Sensory sensitivity can be a very perplexing phenomenon that's often overlooked. The brain is wired by millions of years of evolution to know that its priority is to keep you alive. The kinds of ...

Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) are marked by distinctive patterns of sensory responsivity that span the auditory, visual, tactile, olfactory, gustatory, vestibular and proprioceptive systems.

The unrelenting hum of harsh, fluorescent lights. Aisles crowded with people jostling your cart. Startling announcements blaring over loudspeakers. For some, these common shopping experiences are ...