Sensory issues are only officially recognized in the DSM-5 as a possible symptom of autism, and many children and adults who have sensory integration challenges do also have autism (or ADHD ...

However, these behaviours do not necessarily mean that a child is simply spoiled, rude or hyperactive – they may, in fact, have issues processing sensory information, meaning their brains ...

This wireless, conformable interface enables sensory substitution for individuals with sensory impairments, such as problems with sight, sense of balance or foot orientation during walking.

Sensory play is any activity that stimulates at least one of your child’s senses. This could be hearing, sight, touch, smell or taste. It also includes play that involves movement or balance ...

A new mathematical model sheds light on how the brain processes different cues, such as sights and sounds, during decision making.

However, these behaviors do not necessarily mean that a child is simply spoiled, rude or hyperactive—they may, in fact, have issues processing sensory information, meaning their brains struggle ...

A university put over 200 trigger warnings on the writings of Shakespeare, telling students to be aware of “blood," ...

Chronic stress weakens the brain’s ability to process sounds, requiring louder stimuli to trigger normal responses, according to new research in mice.