Sensory sensitivity can be a very perplexing phenomenon that's often overlooked. The brain is wired by millions of years of evolution to know that its priority is to keep you alive. The kinds of ...

For individuals with sensory sensitivity, the threshold for perceiving stimuli may be lower than usual, or their ability to adapt to repeated stimuli may be impaired. They may start avoiding ...

The Carnegie Science Center later this month will host a “Sensory-Sensitive Day” for children and adults who have autism. The event take place Oct. 20 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Several science center ...

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 ...

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, ...