Babies and toddlers exposed to television or video viewing may be more likely to exhibit atypical sensory behaviors, such as being disengaged and disinterested in activities, seeking more intense ...

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it’s remarkable to reflect on how sensory spaces for schools have evolved. It has been quite heartening. This shift is not merely a coincidence; rather, it is a ...

A research team has uncovered the neural mechanisms underlying the processing of pain and itch in the anterior cingulate cortex (ACC). This study provides new insights into how the brain distinguishes ...

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 ...

A new study looked at the potentially harmful effects of screen time — specifically, television exposure — in toddlers Cara Lynn Shultz is a writer-reporter at PEOPLE. Her work has previously appeared ...

Patricia Jovellar Isiegas is a member of the Spanish Association of Occupational Therapists for Children and Adolescents (TOP-es). Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food ...

Eating disorders are complicated mental illnesses characterized by a disruption in a person’s eating patterns, leading to mental and physical complications. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a ...

Philadelphia is the first U.S. city to become certified as sensory-inclusive, a distinction that follows several efforts aimed at making the city more welcoming to people with sensory processing ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

TAKING STEPS TO ENSURE EVERYONE CAN HAVE A GREAT DAY. FOR SOME, THE LIGHTS AND SOUNDS OF THE MIDWAY ARE AN ESSENTIAL PART OF A DAY AT THE FAIR. FOR OTHERS, THEY’RE A BARRIER TO ENTRY. TODAY, THAT ...