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

Sensory overload occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed by the volume or nature of the sensory inputs it receives. Sensory inputs can be any stimuli that enter through one of the sensory modalities ...

While some might find their songs annoying, it can cause discomfort for those with special needs. While some might find their songs annoying, it can cause discomfort for those with special needs.

A young child sitting at a classroom table gets a high five from their teacher. Source: RDNA Stock Project / Pexels Half of all school-age children are hypersensitive to at least one sensation, and as ...

This weekend, I took my kids to the “Sensory Overload" exhibit at the Milwaukee Art Museum. In the past, I’ve found that they appreciate Pop Art (they love Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup” painting), so I ...

The overwhelming hallucinations, euphoria, and dream-like state that are the hallmarks of a lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) trip may stem from the brain going into sensory overload. That’s the ...

On Saturday, August 30, I went to my first Tchaikovsky Spectacular at the Rady Shell at Jacobs Park. The concert is the traditional conclusion of the San Diego Symphony’s summer pops season. I have ...