There is evidence to suggest that sensory processing differences (SPDs) to external stimuli
are a plausible underlying mechanism for mental health problems among autistic people. In …

Highlights•Neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs) arise from errors in synaptic circuit
development.•Astrocytes communicate bidirectionally with neurons to control synapse …

Boredom is a ubiquitous, aversive human experience typically elicited by low information
and monotony. Boredom can occur either as a transient mental state that prompts …

Atypical sensory processing is a core symptom of autism spectrum disorders (ASD). We
aimed at better characterizing visual sensitivity and responsivity in ASD at the self‐reported …

Background Differences in responding to sensory stimuli, including sensory hyperreactivity
(HYPER), hyporeactivity (HYPO), and sensory seeking (SEEK) have been observed in …

Sensory processing differences measured by self-or parent-report co-segregate with
quantitative autistic traits and have potential endophenotypic properties. It is not known to …

In England, a quarter of 5-year-olds have tooth decay. For families with autistic children,
establishing optimal habits (toothbrushing twice a day with fluoride toothpaste, limiting sugar …

Introduction This study investigated the relationship between sensory processing,
respiratory sinus arrhythmia, and social participation in people with psychiatric disorders …

Although psychotic disorders are characterized by an impaired ability to discriminate internal
and external worlds, the role of interoceptive and exteroceptive perceptions in determining …

Background The current practice guideline regarding treatment for insomnia and sleep
disturbances among children and adolescents with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) has …