Sensory overload is often about uncertainty and how long the brain has to stay engaged—especially in autism and ADHD.

At a disability help desk at the airport, a badge around her neck, Jennifer Opal was visibly communicating that she had an invisible disability. When the situation became overwhelming, Opal ...

What an emotional roller-coaster this past month has been. We felt such joy seeing some of our hostages return home, only to be reminded that the depravity of our savage enemies has no limit.

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 ...

Visiting Santa at a busy mall can be overwhelming for some autistic kids, but sensory-friendly events can make it easier. Hundreds of those events are held across the country. For many families, ...