Increasingly, product and service brands are waking up to the importance of involving multiple senses in their offerings. Chris Thoen, head of Global Science and Technology at Givaudan, the ...

Sensory memory refers to very short-term memories about perceptions of the world through the five senses of sight, hearing, smell, touch, and taste. A fraction of the information captured in sensory ...

All individuals have preferences for certain sensory stimuli and process their sensory environments in individualized ways. Traditionally, understanding sensory processing differences has been a ...

A sensory deprivation tank cuts a person off from as many sensory inputs as possible. Some research suggests it may help ease anxiety, relax muscles, and reduce pain. Although current research ...

Discovering my autism and ADHD later in life gave me an unexpected gift: the ability to develop what I call a "sensory lens." Before my diagnosis, I faced undeniable truths: Venturing down the laundry ...

As we stand on the cusp of a new year, it’s remarkable to reflect on how sensory spaces for schools have evolved. It has been quite heartening. This shift is not merely a coincidence; rather, it is a ...

Children who are deemed ‘sensitive’ or ‘picky’ might be struggling with a treatable condition. By Meg St-Esprit This story was originally published on Sept. 17, 2019 in NYT Parenting. It’s no surprise ...