The dominant theory in neuroscience has been that the sensory processing circuits in our brain are finalized in early ...

Earlier this week, there was an article in The Boston Globe about sensory processing disorder. It stated that a group of researchers, families, and occupational therapists is aggressively lobbying to ...

Many adults experience sensory processing differences. Often, these are difficulties that were unrecognized or undiagnosed in their childhood. Rather than disappearing, these challenges may be hidden ...

From televisions in living rooms to tablets in playrooms, digital screens have become common in homes everywhere. Toddlers today encounter screens far more often than children in previous generations.

Too much TV screen time at a young age may lead to sensory processing difficulties. Credit: dusanpetkovic / iStock / Getty Images Plus When a parent flips on the TV, it often affords them 30 minutes ...

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 ...

How many of you have heard of children having sensory processing difficulties and wondered, “What does that mean?” A simplified answer is that first our bodies receive information from the environment ...

Memory problems have long been considered the primary hallmark of dementia, but a team of researchers is now challenging this view. They argue that changes in sensory perception—from vision to balance ...

More businesses are working to find ways to accommodate customers who may be overwhelmed by bright lights or loud noises. It's an effort to serve individuals with sensory sensitivities. Some people ...