Earlier this week, there was an article in The Boston Globe about sensory processing disorder. It stated that a group of researchers, families, and occupational therapists is aggressively lobbying to ...

In individuals with SPD, the brain either overreacts or underreacts to stimuli, leading to overwhelming sensations or a muted experience of the world. “Children with sensory issues aren’t misbehaving.

What Is Sensory Processing Disorder? Do loud noises, sticky fingers, and tags on clothes send you into a tailspin? You might be dealing with sensory processing disorder. Learn how SPD is related to ...

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: “How do I bring awareness of sensory processing disorder (SPD) to friends and relatives who think my child has a behavior problem?” A child with significant sensory needs may need opportunities for ...

Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of ...

Sensory fatigue happens when a child becomes overwhelmed by the amount of sensory information coming from their surroundings. Noise, movement, touch, bright lights and even emotional stimulation can ...