How is an animal's internal life (i.e., its physiology and anatomy) integrated with its behavior? Sensory systems provide information from outside the animal that, when integrated, shape behavior.

Individuals with dual sensory impairments may demonstrate behaviors which are frequently viewed as inappropriate. These behaviors can be interpreted as strange head movements, odd body postures, ...

resulting in sensory-seeking behaviors compensating for low levels of tactile or proprioceptive input. Is sensory processing disorder a real disorder? Created with Sketch. Most researchers agree ...

Sensory Ecology: How Organisms Acquire and ... Parker, R. M. Social behavior and pheromonal communication in reptiles. Journal of Comparative Physiology A 196, 729–749 (2010).

Operationally define challenging behaviors. Challenging behaviors should be defined in terms that are specific, observable, and measureable (i.e., one can see and count the behaviors). Be specific ...

sensory overload, and special interests or repetitive behaviors. The table below will tell you more about how anxiety may present in autistic children. Social Anxiety Disorder: anxiety about other ...

Our brain is remarkably flexible in producing different reactions to supposedly comparable situations. The same sensory ...

The researchers found notable connections between “sticky attention” and certain sensory behaviors, such as heightened sensory responsiveness and intense interests. Additionally, the study ...

How do these external cues elicit specific behaviors and developmental programs ... sense and respond to our complex and constantly changing environment. Understanding the regulation of sensory ...

The ability to regulate one's own food intake is essential to the survival of both humans and other animals. This innate ability ensures that the body receives the nutrients it needs to perform daily ...

Her research uses behavioral, physiological, molecular and neuroanatomical techniques to investigate the mechanisms of communication behavior in frogs and fish. In particular, her lab studies how ...