People with autism spectrum disorders commonly have difficulty processing sensory information, which can make busy, bright or loud settings—such as schools, airports and restaurants—stressful or even ...

A study led by Jonathan Michaels, a Faculty of Health professor at York's School of Kinesiology and Health Science, reveals ...

I recently asked myself if I’ll still have a healthy brain as I get older. I hold a professorship at a neurology department.

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While many understand that hearing and vision loss come with age, not everyone realizes that other senses can change.

Brittany Dube is a public health professional with expertise in health education and community health. She works for her local Department of Health as a Behavioral Health, Health Promotion, and ...

Food aversion refers to a strong dislike or avoidance of specific foods that extends beyond typical food preferences. Unlike simple dislikes, food aversion involves intense negative reactions to ...

Sensory processing disorder (SPD) affects about 5% to 16.5% of the general population, with higher rates seen in individuals with autism or ADHD/ADD. For EMTs, understanding sensory processing ...

Introduction It is essential to identify the meaningful goals that parents expect from an occupational therapy process based on Sensory Integration, which favors the therapeutic relationship and the ...

Charlicia Heard, United Ability liaison for the Birmingham CrossPlex, helps UA team member Jim Kimbrough put on noise-canceling headphones in the new KultureCity sensory pod. (Photo by Olivia McMurrey ...

This quote is from the Sensory Gating Inventory (SGI), a tool that captures the lived experience of sensory processing disorders from a patient’s perspective. These align with neurophysiological ...