Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.

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 ...

For individuals with sensory sensitivity, the threshold for perceiving stimuli may be lower than usual, or their ability to adapt to repeated stimuli may be impaired. They may start avoiding ...

In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation. Now, ...

A young child sitting at a classroom table gets a high five from their teacher. Source: RDNA Stock Project / Pexels Half of all school-age children are hypersensitive to at least one sensation, and as ...

Every Monongalia Emergency Medical Services unit will now carry a sensory kit designed to help patients with autism spectrum ...

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, ...

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 ...

Selma Blair performed blindfolded on Dancing with the Stars to help with the “sensory overload” caused by her multiple sclerosis. The Cruel Intentions star was diagnosed with the chronic condition, ...