Having a heightened reaction to sensory stimuli is a feature of several conditions that don’t seem to have much in common, but which have become the focus of a great deal of scientific curiosity.

In a recent paper in the journal Scientific Reports, researchers explored the link between sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) and different forms of loneliness and isolation. Their findings indicate ...

A recent study published in the Journal of Neurodevelopmental Disorders investigated why some children are extremely sensitive to noises, lights, or touch (known as sensory over-responsivity or ...