Both sensory overload and over excitement are problems kids with autism may face during the July Fourth weekend. Autism experts talk through strategies for how families can plan the July Fourth ...

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 ...

AN ORGANIZATION IN BOYNTON BEACH IS USING SENSORY PLAY TO HELP CHILDREN WITH AUTISM. THE FOUNDER OF JASON’S AUTISM SENSORY ENVIRONMENT, ANDREA PETERSON POWELL IS HERE WITH US THIS MORNING TO TELL US ...

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 ...

Preparation, communication, mindfulness and empathy will be critical for a positive experience for children. Shoppers at Lenox Square enjoy a visit and photo session with Santa. Lenox and many other ...

Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country. For many families, ...

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 ...

As millions prepare to celebrate New Year's Eve with crowds of people, loud music and fireworks, some Americans are ringing in the New Year a different way. They're often called sensory-friendly ...

PHOENIX (AZFamily) — You might consider getting a haircut a simple task. Just make an appointment, show up, sit still and pay. But for some kids, getting a trim can be a sensory overload. So it’s ...