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 ...

Every day, we take in a flood of information through our senses - sounds, lights, touch, smells, and tastes. For most people, the brain filters and manages this input seamlessly. But what happens when ...

Both autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention-deficit-hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are neuropsychiatric conditions involving differences in brain structure and chemistry. There are some ...

A UCSF study using fMRI revealed distinct brain network activity in children with sensory over-responsivity. These children showed less activity in outward brain networks and more in inward networks, ...

Walmart customers who experience sensory overload while shopping now have their own sensory-friendly hours, according to an official press release. Sensory-friendly hours launched on July 22, 2023, ...

A new episode of The William Gomes Podcast offers a clear and compassionate exploration of sensory processing in autism, ...

LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...

Sesame Place San Diego was designed with autistic guests in mind, but they aren't the only ones who benefit from its accommodations. Every attraction is graded so guests know what types of sensory ...

Navigating the ticket counters, security screening and sheer breadth of one of the world’s busiest airports can be a bit of a gauntlet for any traveler. That stress is amplified for passengers with ...

Your nervous system picks up on things that other people seem to filter out effortlessly, and by the end of the day you’re completely drained when everyone else looks totally fine. These sensory ...

BERN, Switzerland (AP) — The first thing that hits you at the World Cheese Awards is the smell. As the 37th edition — part competition, part a celebration of cheese — kicked off in Switzerland on ...