Children experiencing sensory difficulties may react in ways that are viewed as problematic because of the hidden quality of their challenges. Thus, it is crucial to understand that environmental and ...

Early exposure to TV and other forms of screen time can have a profound impact on infants and toddlers, according to a new study conducted by Drexel University researchers. The study found that young ...

PENNSYLVANIA (WPVI) -- This West Chester woman has recently started a project providing a resource for those on the autism spectrum. "I am on the autism spectrum, so I'm giving my perspective as an ...

What used to be “fidget toys” for kids has evolved into a much bigger trend, helping people of all ages regulate their ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. When comedian Rebecca Kaplan was a kid, she wore soft, baggy velour pants to school every day. This was not a fashion statement — her ...

Screen time early in life was associated with atypical sensory outcomes, an observational study showed. Children who watched any television or videos at age 12 months had a significant, two-fold ...

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Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your five senses: sight, ...

SUWANEE, Ga. — For most people, getting a haircut isn’t a big deal. But for children with special needs or sensory issues, it can be an overwhelming and scary experience. A speech-language pathologist ...

A recent "Oprah Winfrey Show" about a 7-year-old mentally ill boy who also has a sensory-processing disorder has sparked concerns among some parents. Hartley Steiner, an author and mother recently ...