Children experiencing sensory difficulties may react in ways that are viewed as problematic because of the hidden quality of their challenges. Thus, it is crucial to understand that environmental and ...

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 ...

This story is from The Pulse, a weekly health and science podcast. When comedian Rebecca Kaplan was a kid, she wore soft, baggy velour pants to school every day. This was not a fashion statement — her ...

ROUND LAKE, Ill. -- An Illinois teacher used tennis balls, hot glue, Mod Podge and paint to create a tool to help students who have sensory issues better understand the world. Amy Maplethorpe is a ...

PARENTS CAN FIND COMMUNITY. MY SISTER AND I CREATED A PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WOULD NOT FEEL EXCLUDED OR REJECTED BECAUSE OF SIMPLY BEING THEMSELVES. THE BUSY GYM IS A SPECIAL PLACE WHERE CHILDREN WITH ...

JEFFERSON COUNTY, Ohio — The Jefferson County Health District has become the first Kulture City certified organization in Jefferson County, and first government agency in the state of Ohio. "Their ...

Sensitivity to sound, light and touch affect neurodivergent people differently. Here are the strategies and tech products I use to help me function. John Carlsen has more than a decade of experience ...

OKEMOS, Mich.(WLNS)— A Mid-Michigan indoor amusement park is offering special services for people with sensory issues. High Caliber offers Sensory Sunday for people with sensory problems every first ...

Metro Atlanta is home to many fun activities, but for children or adults with sensory processing issues, large crowds and loud noises can pose some challenges. The following hosting sensory friendly ...

WILLIAMSBURG, Va. (WAVY) — Hospitals can be very unsettling places, especially for those with sensory issues, but Sentara is trying to change that. Its Williamsburg campus has safe spaces for patients ...

WEST VIRGINIA, WV (WVNS) – As you prepare to celebrate America’s independence this weekend, first responders are reminding members of the public to be mindful about how our celebrations can affect ...

Sensory sensitivity is a common trait among neurodivergent individuals that can quickly turn a good day into a bad one. As an ADHDer, someone with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, I can ...