Researchers challenge the "efficiency" theory of the brain, showing that neurons become more coordinated and share more information as learning occurs.

A trip to the zoo can be exciting — but also overwhelming for some. Between large crowds and noisy animals, there’s a lot ...

For many families, the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is filled with bright lights, loud music, and bustling crowds.

The dominant theory in neuroscience has been that the sensory processing circuits in our brain are finalized in early ...

Sensory substitution devices (SSDs) are an innovative class of technologies that enable users to acquire information about their surroundings through an alternative sensory channel. By converting ...

The SkyClimb Method shifts the focus from external behaviors to the internal systems that influence a child’s ability ...

The Akron Zoo announced it has added a new guest comfort station, and it will debut a new program called Sensory Explorers ...

When it comes to indoor air quality, perception often begins with the senses. The latest research shows that Americans pay close attention to what they can smell or see in a room, relying on those ...

All individuals have preferences for certain sensory stimuli and process their sensory environments in individualized ways. Traditionally, understanding sensory processing differences has been a ...

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

Many adults experience sensory processing differences. Often, these are difficulties that were unrecognized or undiagnosed in their childhood. Rather than disappearing, these challenges may be hidden ...