Why transitions feel overwhelming for autistic children and how parents can ease stress with visual supports, routines, ...

Thanksgiving is often seen as a warm, joyful holiday filled with family, food, and celebration. However, for many autistic children, Thanksgiving can feel overwhelming. The combination of louder ...

A UCSF study using fMRI revealed distinct brain network activity in children with sensory over-responsivity. These children ...

Sure, the garments in "Sensory Overload: Clothing and the Body" at the Racine Art Museum can be worn as necklaces, dresses, sweaters and brooches. But what do they say? Janice Jakielski cuts off ...

While some might find their songs annoying, it can cause discomfort for those with special needs. While some might find their songs annoying, it can cause discomfort for those with special needs.

Sensory processing differences refer to atypical ways in which the brain receives, organizes, and responds to sensory inputs such as sound, touch, light, movement ...

Recent research shows that your brain doesn't pay attention in one smooth stream-instead, it switches focus in quick bursts, about 8 times per second. This process, called "attentional sampling," ...