Limited evidence suggests that sensory integration therapy may have a positive effect on individuals with autism. Sensory integration therapy, also referred to as Ayres Sensory Integration (ASI), is a ...

Have you ever been told that you are “too sensitive?” If so, you’re not alone. Sensitivity implies a certain heightened reaction to external stimuli: experiences, noise, chatter, others’ emotional ...

WILKES-BARRE — The sensory room may have been the eye catcher, with bubbles floating up the large tube of water in one corner and the life-sized stuffed dog toys in another. But down in the basement ...

Lennie Latham has worked with children with sensory issues for more than 15 years without seeing a state-of-the-art multi-sensory environment (MSE) room quite like the one she now manages — and that ...

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 ...

Farmingdale State College is expanding its dental care training and patient care for those with special needs. The initiative is thanks to a donation to the Farmingdale State College Foundation from ...

Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD) is a term that has gained widespread usage in schools across America over the last few years. The problem is that it isn't easily understood, there is no magic cure ...

When EMT Saranika Griffith goes on emergency calls for Lancaster EMS, she is prepared with medical supplies and lifesaving equipment. She also carries an extra bag with tools of a different kind: ...

An example of the "headphone zone" signs marking a designated Sensory Inclusive space (all images courtesy KultureCity) Over the past decade, a growing number of museums and public venues have been ...