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15-20% of children are Highly Sensitive – and they are often labelled shy, introverted, fussy or faddy. The real story is very different though and this intelligent, practical book helps parents know what to do, when to back off, and how to ensure their child is given the right sort of treatment at school.This book is the follow up to the author’s internationally best-selling personal development guide The Highly Sensitive Person.It is the first and only book for parents of highly sensitive children.It provides parents with insights and information so they can understand High Sensitivity, and help their highly sensitive child thrive in the world.It is important for these children to be understood so they can be helped to avoid the common traps of shyness and withdrawal that many highly sensitive fall into as they develop.Contains questionnaire for parents to find out if their child has the traits common in highly sensitive children.Discusses HSC’s at different ages – infant, toddler, school-age and adolescent....
This book investigates the specific psychological and environmental needs of highly sensitive children (HSC) to provide parents with a framework for fostering their development. Dr. Elaine N. Aron, a clinical psychologist, utilizes her extensive research on sensory processing sensitivity to challenge common misconceptions that label these children as merely shy or difficult. The text argues that by recognizing the biological basis of high sensitivity, parents can implement targeted strategies to prevent withdrawal and support emotional resilience across various developmental stages.
What You Will Find
The text is widely regarded as a foundational resource for parents seeking to understand the nuances of sensory processing sensitivity in children. Its clinical yet accessible approach provides a structured methodology that remains a standard reference in the field of child development literature.
Page Count:
352
Publication Date:
2012-06-28
Publisher:
HarperCollins Publishers
ISBN-10:
0007382898
ISBN-13:
9780007382897
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