Every day, we take in a flood of information through our senses - sounds, lights, touch, smells, and tastes. For most people, the brain filters and manages this input seamlessly. But what happens when ...

Sensory overload occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed by the volume or nature of the sensory inputs it receives. Sensory inputs can be any stimuli that enter through one of the sensory modalities ...

1. Whom should I consult for sensory processing difficulties? Consulting an occupational therapist, developmental pediatrician, or psychologist may help manage sensory processing difficulties. 2. Can ...

If you walk into work already feeling noise, lights, and office chatter turning up the volume in your mind, the overwhelm is real. Prefer to listen rather than read? Press play below. For ...

An estimated 20 percent of the world’s population has some form of enhanced sensitivity to environmental or emotional stimuli. The feature-length documentary, Sensory Overload, explores the needs of ...

Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country. For many families, ...

Sights, sounds, and other sensory stimuli can be a source of real joy in our lives. But for some of us, too much input from one or multiple sources can quickly become overwhelming, making it hard for ...