Sensory Overload vs. Sensory Seeking: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment Explained

Sensory processing differences refer to atypical ways in which the brain receives, organizes, and responds to sensory inputs such as sound, touch, light, movement, taste, and smell. In autism spectrum disorder (ASD), attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and related neurodevelopmental conditions, sensory processing differences may include hypersensitivity/over-responsivity, hyposensitivity/under-responsivity, and difficulties integrating inputs across senses.1,3 https://www.news-medical.net/health/Sensory-Overload-vs-Sensory-Seeking-Causes-Symptoms-and-Treatment-Explained.aspx