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 ...

1. Whom should I consult for sensory processing difficulties? Consulting an occupational therapist, developmental pediatrician, or psychologist may help manage sensory processing difficulties. 2. Can ...

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

Have you ever been told that you are “too sensitive?” If so, you’re not alone. Sensitivity implies a certain heightened reaction to external stimuli: experiences, noise, chatter, others’ emotional ...

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 growing movement among tourist attractions aims to expand the idea of accessibility to accommodate people with sensory-processing issues. By Joanne Cleaver It wasn’t roaring lions or butting goats ...

Kiana Moore is forging her own path as a filmmaker. After winning the 2022 best feature film Tribeca X Award for “The Beauty of Blackness,” with co-director Tiffany Johnson, Moore set her sights on ...