Since I wrote about the differences between autism and sensory processing disorder, SPD, I’ve received many e-mails from parents asking for help recognizing SPD or accessing treatment for the ...

Q: Can you please discuss sensory processing disorder? Our 17-year-old daughter has it, but help is sketchy. What kind of professional is best to deal with this disorder? So far, all we know is what ...

Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your five senses: sight, ...

A UCSF study using fMRI revealed distinct brain network activity in children with sensory over-responsivity. These children ...

LAKEWOOD, Ohio -- Most parents can share stories about how their child has interesting reactions, aversions or behavior. However, the American Occupational Therapy Association reports that 5 percent ...

If your child seems oversensitive to things around them, they might have a sensory processing disorder. This occurs when the brain has trouble receiving and responding to information. In children, a ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...