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 ...

Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of ...

Sensitivity to sound, light and touch affect neurodivergent people differently. Here are the strategies and tech products I use to help me function. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

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 ...

The world can be a very noisy place. But for the neurodivergent — people with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory needs — the cacophony can be uncomfortable and often excruciating. Daily stimuli such ...

Are you tired of hearing the intense roar of the cicadas every time you step outside? Well for many, it’s just a nuisance. However, for certain groups of people, the noise can “overwhelm” and be a ...

Cicadas make noise — and it can be difficult for children with autism and others with sensory issues to deal with. Educators, parents and scientists give some ideas for coping with the cacophony.

Sensory sensitivity is a common trait among neurodivergent individuals that can quickly turn a good day into a bad one. As an ADHDer, someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, I can ...

Metro Atlanta is home to many fun activities, but for children or adults with sensory processing issues, large crowds and loud noises can pose some challenges. The following hosting sensory friendly ...

PARENTS CAN FIND COMMUNITY. MY SISTER AND I CREATED A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WOULD NOT FEEL EXCLUDED OR REJECTED BECAUSE OF SIMPLY BEING THEMSELVES. THE BUSY GYM IS A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WITH ...