Many women with autism experience issues with “filtering” sensory input, which can lead to an overload of information and the need to focus intently on one thing in order to avoid being overloaded.

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, ...

Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...

If you or your child has SPD, you can over- or under-respond to sensory input. SPD is diagnosed based on caregiver reports ...

Sensory sensitivity can be a very perplexing phenomenon that's often overlooked. The brain is wired by millions of years of evolution to know that its priority is to keep you alive. The kinds of ...

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 ...

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 ...

Limited evidence suggests that sensory integration therapy may have a positive effect on individuals with autism. Sensory integration therapy, also referred to as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), is a ...

Many women with autism experience issues with “filtering” sensory input, which can lead to an overload of information and the need to focus intently on one thing in order to avoid being overloaded.