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03/11/2026

This new study investigated links between sensory processing, autism severity, and maternal caregiver burden in 73 autistic young children (aged 3–6) compared with 73 age- and gender-matched typically developing peers. Sensory processing difficulties were reported in 77% of the autistic children in the study. Mothers in the autism group showed significantly higher levels of depression, anxiety, and caregiver burden. Sensory processing differences that impacted on every day life (sensory difficulties) associated with greater caregiver burden and vestibular and visual processing differences in particular were significant predictors of caregiver burden.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.reia.2026.202818

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02/23/2026

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02/21/2026

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02/14/2026

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Weekly Article February 14th: A Structured Sensory-Motor Exercise Program Improves Balance and Parent-Reported Sensory Reactivity in Autistic Children.

Per the abstract, it is highlighted that autistic children often experience sensory processing and balance differences. This randomized controlled trial study followed a 16 week sensory-motor exercise program to see if it would improve these differences. "The primary outcome was balance, and the secondary, exploratory outcome was parent-reported sensory reactivity." This study suggests the functional benefit and improvement in participation in daily life activities that may occur with the implementation of sensory-motor exercises in therapeutic work with the autistic population.

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02/06/2026

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New trend: tell chat gpt to make a picture of you based on what it knows about you!

02/02/2026

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01/27/2026

This new study investigated how sensory phenotypes in 146 autistic children and adolescents relate to differences in resting-state functional connectivity. The researchers drew on data from the Province of Ontario Neurodevelopmental Network (POND), which included both resting-state fMRI scans and Short Sensory Profile scores. The researchers found that many sensory phenotypes in autism can be statistically distinguished based on functional connectivity.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.bpsc.2025.12.013

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01/27/2026

https://www.yourtherapysource.com/blog1/2021/11/18/autism-and-sensory-processing-disorder-2/?fbclid=IwZnRzaAPlEU1leHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZAo2NjI4NTY4Mzc5AAEeUn5x_gajQ6SmzGL1StseywlWXiLLbo49WQGJl09kzty53hLHVTApo4f3NBA_aem_V2t6NFcBua6kRFAu2CGbdA

Recent research took a closer look at autism and sensory processing disorder to determine if there were any patterns or similarities.

12/28/2025

This new study investigated sensory differences in adults with Misophonia. The findings suggest that sensory over-responsivity may be a central characteristic of Misophonia. Notably, 80% of participants with misophonia reported heightened sensitivity in at least one sensory modality beyond hearing, with tactile and olfactory sensitivities emerging most frequently.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jpsychires.2025.11.026

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12/20/2025

Cooking together can help picky eaters become more comfortable with new foods!

Using the holiday time together to make fresh squeezed lemonade 😀

12/20/2025

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12/20/2025

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This recent systematic review investigated vestibular sensory processing in individuals with schizophrenia and bipolar disorder (BD). This review highlights unique patterns of vestibular dysfunction in schizophrenia and BD, offering valuable insights for clinical practice and research. Findings suggest that schizophrenia is marked by difficulties in sensory integration and postural control, whereas BD shows mood-dependent vestibular differences, particularly when anxiety is also present.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ajp.2025.104679

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