Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.
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 ...
For individuals with sensory sensitivity, the threshold for perceiving stimuli may be lower than usual, or their ability to adapt to repeated stimuli may be impaired. They may start avoiding ...
A young child sitting at a classroom table gets a high five from their teacher. Source: RDNA Stock Project / Pexels Half of all school-age children are hypersensitive to at least one sensation, and as ...
LANSING, Mich. (WLNS) – It’s Parenting Connection Tuesday and 6 News is here for you with tips, strategies, and helpful reminders from child development experts on how we can be better parents and ...
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, ...
An example of the "headphone zone" signs marking a designated Sensory Inclusive space (all images courtesy KultureCity) Over the past decade, a growing number of museums and public venues have been ...
The Sensory Friendly Holiday Express at Pullen Park is new in 2023 with lower decibel music, decreased capacity to provide more space between crowds, no strobe lights, as well as access to a quiet ...
On Saturday, August 30, I went to my first Tchaikovsky Spectacular at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The concert is the traditional conclusion of the San Diego Symphony’s summer pops season. I have ...