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.

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 ...

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) and autism often occur together. However, they can also occur independently and are separate conditions. SPD involves difficulty detecting, modulating, and ...

Children experiencing sensory difficulties may react in ways that are viewed as problematic because of the hidden quality of their challenges. Thus, it is crucial to understand that environmental and ...

Hyposensitivity and hypersensitivity often get mixed up. Both are types of sensory processing disorders, but many people use them interchangeably and think they mean the same thing. In reality, they ...

Many children have intense reactions to certain sounds or food textures. They can’t stand certain clothes for even a minute, or they get annoyed when someone touches them, making an ordeal out of ...

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