Psychology says people who dislike fireworks aren't just being antisocial, they may be more sensitive to sensory overload or sudden loud noises

Psychology says avoiding fireworks may be linked to sensory processing sensitivity, sensory overload, startle responses, and ...
The Tech Edvocate

“Proprioception Disorder in Children: Signs Your Child May Have Sensory Processing Issues”

What Is It? Proprioception is the body’s ability to sense its position in space. This sensory process encompasses the awareness of different parts of the body, allowing for coordination and balance in ...
Migraine Again on MSN

Tingling, numbness, and ‘pins and needles’: Understanding sensory migraine aura

Sensory migraine aura can cause numbness or tingling during a migraine attack. Learn why it happens, how symptoms spread, and ...
Everyday Health

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Sensory Toys in Honor of Autism Awareness Month

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News Medical

Understanding PIEZO2 mutations and sensory disorders

Every time we feel a gentle tap on the skin, specialized nerve cells convert that physical force into an electrical signal that the brain can interpret as touch. While scientists have long known that ...
The New York Times

What It’s Like to Live With One of Psychiatry’s Most Misunderstood Diagnoses

Spurred by her past struggles with dissociative identity disorder, she has devoted her professional life to studying it. Credit...Illustration by Moonassi Supported by By Maggie Jones Maggie Jones ...
UC San Francisco

Some Children’s Tantrums Can Be Seen in the Brain, New Study Finds

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, ...
EMS1

The hidden challenges of sensory processing disorders in the field

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 ...
Psychology Today

'It Seems Like I Hear Everything at Once'

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 ...
MedCity News

The Top-Rated Assistive Devices for Children With Sensory Processing Disorders

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...
Frontiers

Understanding premenstrual dysphoric disorder from a psychosomatic and a sensory perspective

This mini-review aims to develop a multidimensional framework for Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) that integrates the role of traumatic experiences, interoceptive awareness, and sensory ...