SPD is not in the ICD-11 or the DSM—rather, sensory issues are included as a possible symptom of autism. Regardless of formal diagnosis, however, there is treatment available for severe sensory ...

Embracing the neurodiversity paradigm, which views autism as a difference in brain wiring rather than a disorder to be fixed, is not only a clinical imperative but a societal one.

Kids with autism may also be distressed by sensory experiences such as a buzzing lightbulb or an uncomfortable shirt. The symptoms of autism spectrum disorder, according to the DSM-5, involve ...

While there’s no cure for autism, there are many approaches that ... Autistic people may be unusually affected by sensory input, such as sight, sound, or smell. Social integration therapy ...

Like most people on the autism spectrum, her 23-year-old son Corey has difficulties processing sensory input and has heightened senses. Background noise, certain foods, and smells could easily ...

A new outpatient testing room for adults and children living with ASD plus other sensory needs is coming to South Jersey ...

And for kids with autism, there may be additional considerations that need to be taken into account, as these children often have different developmental, sensory and safety needs. So what toys ...