Eating disorders are complicated mental illnesses characterized by a disruption in a person’s eating patterns, leading to mental and physical complications. Sensory processing disorder (SPD) is a ...

At an occupational therapy appointment in Chicago, a therapist wrapped colorful wrist and ankle weights on a four-year-old girl with pigtails. The patient had been ...

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 ...

A small non-randomized study found modest improvements in autism symptoms and several sensory-processing domains after 12 weeks of sensory integration therapy in 30 children.

Sensory processing is complicated — and occurs within all of us. Many of us have an aversion to strong smells, a sensitivity to bright lights, or a reaction to certain clothing textures. These ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

Q: “How do I bring awareness of sensory processing disorder (SPD) to friends and relatives who think my child has a behavior problem?” A child with significant sensory needs may need opportunities for ...