There are critical periods in development when sensory experience directs the maturation of synapses and circuits within neocortex. We report that the critical period in mouse visual cortex has a ...

The TRN is a thin sheet of exclusively GABA-producing neurons located between the cortex and dorsal thalamus 1,2. The TRN integrates both cortical and thalamic synaptic inputs but sends outputs only ...

Researchers have identified a distinct pattern of brain activity in neurodiverse children who experience sensory over-responsivity. The findings suggest that children who are highly sensitive to ...

Some days, your nerves feel like they’re shot before you even get a chance to breathe. Stress sneaks up on you—loud noises, scratchy clothes, too many conversations at once, you name it. Prefer to ...

For individuals with sensory sensitivity, the threshold for perceiving stimuli may be lower than usual, or their ability to adapt to repeated stimuli may be impaired. They may start avoiding ...

With understanding of different SENDs increasing, Nicole Weinstein looks at resources and activities to help children self-regulate. All young children need support to regulate their senses and ...

Visual journaling [aka art journaling] is a practice that has a long history among artists. The 2009 publication of The Red Book (Carl Gustav Jung’s visual images and accompanying text) is considered ...

Couples therapy serves as a crucial avenue for fostering mutual understanding and communication within relationships, particularly when one partner is neurodivergent, such as being high-functioning ...

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 ...