Sensory activities play a critical role in the development of a young child. It’s not just for children who have challenges with sensory integration: It’s good for all kids to explore the world with ...

Toddlers have a natural curiosity for how the world works and energy that never seems to run out. So for parents looking to focus their toddler's spirit and vigor, sensory activities are designed to ...

Add pizzazz to your child’s sensory box with the colors and shapes of Memorial Day and the Fourth of July. Great sensory integration for kids with autism or kids who just love the tactile fun, learn ...

Perfect as both a calming sensory experience and for tactile therapy play, kinetic sand has made its way into the hearts of kids, parents and teachers alike. But, you won’t have to worry about your ...

When Joanne Sciortino brought her 8-month-old daughter Victoria home from a Russian orphanage, she knew something wasn’t quite right. "From immediately being on the train and watching her rock herself ...

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.

It can be difficult to describe the overwhelming feeling brought on by sensory processing disorders. Bright lights feel irritating, large crowds become suffocating, and too many smells or sounds turn ...

Children with autistic spectrum disorders who underwent sensory integration therapy exhibited fewer autistic mannerisms compared to children who received standard treatments. Such mannerisms, ...

Q: What are examples of sensory issues? A: Examples of sensory issues include oversensitivity or under sensitivity to stimuli, leading to sensory avoidance or sensation-seeking activities such as ...