Sounds can alter the way the brain interprets what it sees. This is the key finding of a new study by SISSA researchers in ...

Certain everyday sounds trigger intense emotional and physical reactions in some individuals due to abnormal brain ...

What looks like the same experience at the surface may trigger completely different neural adaptations in each sex," said the leader of the experiment.

People with autism spectrum disorders commonly have difficulty processing sensory information, which can make busy, bright or loud settings—such as schools, airports and restaurants—stressful or even ...

ADHD creates unique auditory processing challenges where background noise becomes active concentration interference rather than passive environmental sound. Standard acoustic environments often ...

Depending on the sensory processing disorder (SPD), the best assistive devices for specific conditions can range from low-tech options to more advanced ones. Either way, the devices should engage the ...

As a teacher, you want all of your students to reach their academic potential. However, not everyone learns at the same pace or in the same way. That means you need to be prepared to provide ...

Can anybody become a singer? It’s a question that’s been debated by many, probably since the first time someone tried to carry a tune. Weighing the value of learned skill versus innate ability is ...

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Recent headlines in the United Kingdom earlier this year attributed noise-canceling headphones as a possible culprit in rising rates of auditory processing disorder (APD) and hearing problems in ...

Hysell V Oviedo receives funding from NIH. Your brain breaks apart fleeting streams of acoustic information into parallel channels – linguistic, emotional and musical – and acts as a biological ...