Since I wrote about the differences between autism and sensory processing disorder, SPD, I’ve received many e-mails from parents asking for help recognizing SPD or accessing treatment for the ...

ABILENE, Texas - Imagine if most noises, exposure to light, even touch actually caused you pain. This is a reality for kids and even adults dealing with something many refer to as sensory processing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. myboys.me/Shutterstock Have you ever noticed your child getting unusually upset by loud noises, or going out of their way to avoid ...

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, ...

"By age 2, we could not leave him alone for even a second for fear he would hurt himself, his sister or our pets. Then we discovered sensory processing disorder." The change is being made to help all ...

October is Sensory Processing Awareness Month, putting a spotlight on sensory processing disorder.A local mother and teacher has now come out with a book, with the goal of helping kids and families ...

PITTSFIELD — We all have our likes and dislikes. The food we eat. The clothes we wear. The places and situations we find either comfortable or somehow awkward, even scary or upsetting. For most of us, ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

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, ...

Have you ever noticed your child getting unusually upset by loud noises, or going out of their way to avoid certain textures? Maybe they seem overly cautious on the playground, struggle with ...