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.

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 ...

Sensory processing disorder (or SPD) is a neurological condition in which someone cannot interpret external or internal stimuli the way a “neurotypical” person would. You know your five senses: sight, ...

It’s a given that colleges try to help their students interpret the world around them. At SUNY Cortland, college students are helping children who have difficulty making sense of the sights, sounds, ...

On their website, the Sensory Processing Disorder Foundation defines SPD (also known as Sensory Integration Disorder) thus: “A condition that exists when sensory signals don't get organized into ...

Design lovers can appreciate the effect atmosphere has on wellbeing. The value of an aesthetically pleasing, accommodating space is dialed up further when it comes to sensory rooms, which are ...

GRANDVILLE, Mich. (WOOD) — October is National Sensory Processing Awareness Month. A West Michigan family and Hope Network are sharing the importance of making spaces more inclusive. Originally from ...

People with autism are often portrayed in popular media as experiencing difficulty processing highly stimulating or overly loud environments. While this is certainly true for many, there can be a wide ...

New research exploring facilities for neurodivergent sports fans in stadiums across the world has identified significant gaps in provisions for spectators with conditions like autism or other sensory ...