Living With Live Wires

Here are sample questions from the quiz in The Highly Sensitive Child:  Helping Our Children Thrive When the World Overwhelms Them, Elaine N. Aron, Ph.D.

My child . . .

T     F     startles easily.

T     F     complains about scratchy clothing, seams in socks, or labels against his/her skin.

T     F     doesn’t usually enjoy big surprises.

T     F     learns better from a gentle correction than strong punishment.

She has the complete quiz on her site The Highly Sensitive Person.

Not all highly sensitive children follow the same description.  It is possible to have a HSC that is not introverted, shy and quiet.  Some kids have intense reactions and “meltdowns,” and can even be misdiagnosed with ADD if they are overstimulated.

We have found Aron’s information extemely helpful in understanding behavior and applying parenting direction.