Sensory memories are stored for a few seconds at most. They come from the five senses: hearing, vision, touch, smell, and taste. They are stored only for as long as the sense is being stimulated. They ...

In many homes, traditions like movie-and-pizza nights are anchors of family bonding. However, for those of us in neurodiverse families, these cherished occasions can turn into unexpected challenges.

The world can be a very noisy place. But for the neurodivergent — people with autism, ADHD, anxiety, and sensory needs — the cacophony can be uncomfortable and often excruciating. Daily stimuli such ...

Sensory play is more than just fun and games. It's a vital component of childhood development. The rich neural pathways formed through sensory play facilitate learning and growth in all children, ...

Sometimes, you just fall in love with a place. And that, sort of, is how West Deer became home to an international company’s only U.S. location. Not widely-known to many in the community, TFH Special ...

Ellen Burns needed a break from the crowd. Her New York Mets were hosting an afternoon game against the reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves in early May, and the game had drawn more than ...

An Alabama high school recently added a sensory-friendly section to its football stands, and in the process, allowed several students and other members of the community to experience Friday night ...

EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (WEAU) -On the latest installment of Motivational Monday Hello Wisconsin’s Ellie Pomerleau highlighted a free community event at the Children’s Museum of Eau Claire created to ...

During sensory-friendly mornings, lights are dimmed and music is softer to create a calmer environment for children with sensory sensitivities. — Photos: Modestochildrensmuseum/Instagram The Modesto ...

MinnPost’s journalists are out in the community to report on the things that are happening in Minnesota. Your support right now will help fund their work AND keep our news paywall-free. Since their ...

A person with sensory needs might find it difficult to cope with triggers such as sound, light, touch, taste, or smell, but it’s important to note that everyone is different. Those with ADHD, for ...