And they are no evolutionary accident: whiskers, surrounded by follicles on their base has “mechanoreceptors” that help expand the animal’s sense of touch. They are tactile sensory organs that help ...

Where most people simply saw a school storage closet, Stacey Nelson saw a place where special needs elementary school students could get transformative care.

students in self-calming efforts by offering an environment of relaxation, according to a news release from Port Arthur Independent School District. Students will be able to experience calming visual, ...

Natural materials are grounding. Even in urban homes, materials such as wood, stone, linen, clay and wool can connect us back to nature. Start with wood: pine, oak, or walnut with visible grain to add ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - The Longview Public Library is putting on a special program called “Super Size Sensory Playtime” every Monday to help children younger than 5 practice using their senses and ...