Social touch is a powerful force in human development, shaping social reward, attachment,
cognitive, communication, and emotional regulation from infancy and throughout life. In this …

Altered sensory processing has been an important feature of the clinical descriptions of
autism spectrum disorder (ASD). There is evidence that sensory dysregulation arises early …

In the field of social neuroscience, major branches of research have been instrumental in
describing independent components of typical and aberrant social information processing …

Although the manifestation of trauma in the body is a phenomenon well-endorsed by
clinicians and traumatized individuals, the neurobiological underpinnings of this …

Inter-individual touch can be a desirable reward that can both relieve negative affect and
evoke strong feelings of pleasure. However, if other sensory cues indicate it is undesirable …

Sensory abnormalities are commonly recognized as diagnostic criteria in autism spectrum
disorder (ASD), as reported in the last edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of …

Children with autism spectrum disorders (ASD) often display an abnormal reactivity to tactile
stimuli, altered pain perception, and lower motor skills than healthy children. Nevertheless …

Previous behavioral research points to a positive relationship between maternal touch and
early social development. Here, we explored the brain correlates of this relationship. The …

This narrative review summarizes research on three forms of touch that have enhanced
development and well-being. These include social touch, CT touch, and massage therapy …

Caressing touch is an effective way to communicate emotions and to create social bonds. It
is also one of the key mediators of early parental bonding. The caresses are generally …