Have you ever noticed how some children are way more “sensitive” or “hyperactive” then other children? Some people think children like that are just too emotional, might be ADHD, or anything else like that. All in all though that is not the case for those children. Yes, they are different than the others, but it is because they are just a highly sensitive child or an Indigo. In the book, Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child: a Guide for Parents & Caregivers of ADHD, Indigo, and Highly Sensitive Children by Julie B. Rosenshein, the author discusses multiple ways to tell if they child really is a highly sensitive child or if they are truly ADHD. Rosenshein also discusses multiple ways to help deal with these type of children to help the
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The term highly sensitive child is not something that most parents/teachers have even heard about because it is not very well known or studied. Rosenshein realized that once she could sit down and talk with these children they really were smart, but just could not learn in a classroom because the setting was just all wrong for them. Most highly sensitive children cannot stand certain settings because it will become a sensory over load for them which is what happens in most classrooms for them. When this happens if they just get in a calmer setting then they will begin to calm down and not feel like they are going to explode …show more content…
Physical or environmental sensitivity. 2. Emotional sensitivity. 3. Spiritual sensitivity. 4. Social or transition sensitivity.” (27) Depending on the category that the child falls in will depend on how that child needs to be cared for. Rosenshein stated that “identifying your child’s largest area of need is important for you and your child. You will want to know what their area of greatest need is and know what strategies will be most helpful in their case. This information will also help you inform your child’s teacher, camp counselor, doctor, or therapist.” (27) I mentioned previously about how certain settings can harm a sensitive child that is an example of a physical or environmental sensitive child. Emotionally sensitive children can sense the emotions of others around them which can cause drastic mood swings for them. Spiritually sensitive children can sense people souls or their souls of a past life. They will connect with others through a spiritual sense. Social or transition sensitive children will have problems transitioning throughout the day. They will struggle with even a regular transition like from to school, for
The term highly sensitive child is not something that most parents/teachers have even heard about because it is not very well known or studied. Rosenshein realized that once she could sit down and talk with these children they really were smart, but just could not learn in a classroom because the setting was just all wrong for them. Most highly sensitive children cannot stand certain settings because it will become a sensory over load for them which is what happens in most classrooms for them. When this happens if they just get in a calmer setting then they will begin to calm down and not feel like they are going to explode …show more content…
Physical or environmental sensitivity. 2. Emotional sensitivity. 3. Spiritual sensitivity. 4. Social or transition sensitivity.” (27) Depending on the category that the child falls in will depend on how that child needs to be cared for. Rosenshein stated that “identifying your child’s largest area of need is important for you and your child. You will want to know what their area of greatest need is and know what strategies will be most helpful in their case. This information will also help you inform your child’s teacher, camp counselor, doctor, or therapist.” (27) I mentioned previously about how certain settings can harm a sensitive child that is an example of a physical or environmental sensitive child. Emotionally sensitive children can sense the emotions of others around them which can cause drastic mood swings for them. Spiritually sensitive children can sense people souls or their souls of a past life. They will connect with others through a spiritual sense. Social or transition sensitive children will have problems transitioning throughout the day. They will struggle with even a regular transition like from to school, for