There is this picture – you may have seen it. It is black and white and has two silhouettes facing one another. Or maybe you see the black vase with a white background. But now, you likely see both.

Research investigating how the brain responds to visual patterns in people with autism has shown that sensory responses change between childhood and adulthood. Research investigating how the brain ...

Atypical sensory-based behaviors are a ubiquitous feature of autism spectrum disorders (ASDs). In this article, we review the neural underpinnings of sensory processing in autism by reviewing the ...

Sensory symptoms have been observed since early reports of autism spectrum conditions but historically were thought to represent secondary consequences of differences in social-cognitive processing.

Researchers believe that the process in our brain that allows us to see visual distinctions happen differently in the brains of children with an autism spectrum disorder. A study published in the ...

Not all sensory toys work the same. Here’s how to find options that support stimming, focus, and everyday comfort, according to experts.

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — Inspired by her 4-year-old son’s experience, a Virginia Beach EMS paramedic created a new initiative to support patients who may be on the autism spectrum or experience ...

Jack Craven has superpowers. When his mother, Lori, misplaces an item in the house, she asks the 12-year-old to “look in your head,” through the rich catalog of visual information he seems to assemble ...

MIAMI COUNTY, Kan. — The Miami County Sheriff’s Office is equipping all of its patrol cars with backpacks filled with autism sensory items to help personnel better communicate with people who have ...

One group of apps that works well with students with autism focuses on visual aids and projects. Barley suggests picking apps with photos because photos are immediate and instantaneous, reminders of ...