With 74% of children with autism affected by sensory sensitivity, there’s a need to create more sensory-friendly spaces ...

Sensory rooms can be found in a growing number of public venues, from airports to football stadiums. The sensory room at ...

Philadelphia's Family Court is pioneering a sensory room that puts neurodivergent kids first. On the second floor sits a first of its kind room. Dimmed lights. No noise, just soothing toys.

Lola understands the challenges of someone with sensory needs well after growing up with a brother on the spectrum.

While most of us experience our senses as separate channels — sight is sight, sound is sound — synesthetes live in a world ...

“What’s in the bags is a lot of different sensory items,” Shawn said. “Stuff to help lower stimulation when these kids are at their highest level and allow them to calm down and see that ...

Sensory overload in children can be a challenge to recognize ... them how to recognize sensory overload. Giving your child language to explain what’s happening and letting them know that ...

As children get older, their understanding of science and being a scientist changes. The words adults use are a critical part ...

Sensory objects such as headphones to minimize loud noises or the use of fidget toys can be useful for autistic children and adults alike, adds Cook. "With proper support," says Pelphrey ...

sensory-friendly space for children to enjoy the magic of a story coming to life. Working with our partners, we are providing ...

Library director Mary Sizemore says the project was part of a broader goal of making the library a certified autism center.