Virtually anyone can have a sensory processing issue; however, more often than not, sensory processing challenges affect the neurodiverse. More specifically, they’re commonly seen in neurodevelopmental disorders such as ADHD and autism.
These “hypersensitivities” are best characterized as having an extreme or heightened reaction to sensory stimuli such as sight, sound, taste, touch, smell. This emotional reaction is sometimes referred to as “sensory overload,” characterized by difficulty regulating