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.

A child holds their hands up in front of their face, revealing palms covered in a rainbow of paint. Source: Sharon McCutcheon/Pexels Many people on the autism spectrum have atypical responses to ...

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, ...

In the search for a way to measure different forms of a condition called sensory processing disorder, neuroscientists are using imaging to see how young brains process sensory stimulation. Now, ...

October is Sensory Processing Disorder Awareness month. There's so much to know and understand about the sometimes baffling disorder. For Jasmine Jafferali, it is personal. October seems to be a big ...

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If you or your child has SPD, you can over- or under-respond to sensory input. SPD is diagnosed based on caregiver reports ...