Too much sensory input can overstimulate your brain and cause emotional distress or shutdown. Sensory overload can happen with anxiety disorders, autism, and ADHD, but anyone can experience it. Taking ...

It's the smell that gets you first. Garlic. Lots of it. Cass Zimmerman holds a glass jar of several crushed cloves in his hand. He takes a sniff and quickly sets it on the table, securing the lid.

Every kid needs a quiet place, and creating one at home supports routines that build concentration and reduce sensory overload. Quiet spaces encourage independent play and help kids manage emotions ...

It is a matter of routine; also, clockwork. From the time we get up each morning until the time we go to bed each night, we are like a parched mop. We are constantly taking in far too much information ...

An estimated 20 percent of the world’s population has some form of enhanced sensitivity to environmental or emotional stimuli. The feature-length documentary, Sensory Overload, explores the needs of ...

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, ...

WATERLOO, Iowa (KWWL) - A new survey done by Home Instead Senior Care shows approximately 83% of older adults are living with sensory loss in the United States. Home Instead Senior Care, a franchise ...