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.

Many adults experience sensory processing differences. Often, these are difficulties that were unrecognized or undiagnosed in their childhood. Rather than disappearing, these challenges may be hidden ...

You may have been told by a parent, teacher, or even a colleague to “stop fidgeting,” as that behavior was associated with boredom or lack of attention. However, evidence shows that fidgeting, or ...

Q: Can you please discuss sensory processing disorder? Our 17-year-old daughter has it, but help is sketchy. What kind of professional is best to deal with this disorder? So far, all we know is what ...

For children and adults with sensory processing issues, large crowds, loud noises and other typical characteristics of fun destinations can pose some challenges. If you’d like to get out and about in ...

Virtually anyone can have a sensory processing issue; however, more often than not, sensory processing challenges affect the neurodiverse. More specifically, they're commonly seen in ...

Marcus Theatres' Reel Movies for Real Needs program provides accommodations for moviegoers with sensory sensitivities. "My daughter was very sensory-sensitive, and movies in theaters were too dark, ...

The BioPark hosted a sensory friendly night just for adults. “We’ve been doing sensory nights more specific for families and kids. Recently we just did one for River of Lights. Now we figured out, hey ...

Children and adults with sensory issues and special needs spent Nov. 15 playing games and other family-friendly adapted ...

Metro Atlanta is home to many fun activities, but for children or adults with sensory processing issues, large crowds and loud noises can pose some challenges. The following hosting sensory friendly ...

Children and adults with sensory issues, such as those on the autism spectrum, are invited to 10 a.m. screenings of "The Lego Movie" Saturday at Zyacorp Entertainment's CINEMAGIC Stadium Theaters in ...