Sensory processing disorder—also known as SPD or sensory integration disorder—is a term describing a collection of challenges that occur when the senses fail to respond properly to the outside world.

Sensory processes, perception and performance constitute a multifaceted domain that bridges the sensory encoding of environmental stimuli, the perceptual interpretations formed by the brain, and the ...

In the game of soccer (association football), goalkeepers have a unique role. To do the job well, they must be ready to make split-second decisions based on incomplete information to stop their ...

The AAP says sensory processing disorder should not be considered a diagnosis. May 28, 2012— -- Woody Sims was a gifted boy. His mother said he began reading at a very early age, and he was a ...

Dr. Lori Warner answers the question: 'Using Sensory Integration Techniques?' Oct. 23, 2008 -- Question: Are sensory integration techniques such as brushing a child's arms or putting weights on a ...

People with autism are often portrayed in popular media as experiencing difficulty processing highly stimulating or overly loud environments. While this is certainly true for many, there can be a wide ...

"He didn't like it, he'd ask me to turn it off because it hurt his ears," she said. There also were other small signs that Tyler wasn't showing age-appropriate abilities. Tyler Aguilera, 4, spins ...

Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.

Your brain is constantly juggling information that arrives in a flash with thoughts that unfold over seconds, minutes, or ...