Tag: sensory processing
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Navigating a Toddler’s Autism Diagnosis: Sleep, Support & Hope
Facing the Diagnosis: A New Normal for Parents When a toddler is diagnosed with autism, it can feel like a door you never intended to open has suddenly swung wide, revealing a world of questions, rituals, and unknowns. For many families, the first days are a blur of doctor visits, sleep-deprived nights, and a powerful…
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Investigating Self-Reported Sensory Intolerance and Perceptual Ability in Fibromyalgia
Understanding the Link Between Fibromyalgia and Sensory Intolerance Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain condition affecting an estimated 2.7% of people worldwide. While characteristic symptoms include widespread pain, fatigue, stiffness, and sleep disturbances, many patients also report heightened sensory experiences. Sensory intolerance—difficulty tolerating ordinary sensory input such as sounds, lights, textures, or smells—has emerged as a…