While often associated with childhood, autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is increasingly being recognized in adults who may have ...

Because autism spectrum disorder is tied to brain development that affects how people see others and socialize with them, studies tend to focus its social aspects. As for studying sensory experiences ...

A researcher from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute is part of an international group that recently published a ...

Individuals with ADHD demonstrated atypical levels of atypical SPP in sensory sensitivity, sensory seeking, low registration, and sensory avoiding. Individuals with ...

A researcher from the University of Kansas Life Span Institute and her colleagues reviewed differences in sensory processing for people with autism during the prenatal and neonatal phases of life.

A new fMRI study found that adults with autism and neurotypical individuals process images of body parts similarly in the brain’s LOTC. The research suggests that challenges in reading body language ...

Farmingdale State College opens a sensory dental unit for patients with special needs, thanks to a donation from Henry Schein Cares to expand care access.

The 2025 Sensory-Friendly Game will provide an environment designed for children, teens and adults with autism or sensory processing disorders in mind, so families who have a member with special ...

The sensory kits contain items including earmuffs, a coloring book, Play-Doh and fidget toys that can help people with a sensory processing disorder feel more comfortable in public settings.

For people with sensory-processing differences, participating in everyday activities can be challenging. But there is help.