A groundbreaking parenting guidebook addressing the trait of “high sensitivity” in children, from the psychologist and bestselling author of The Highly Sensitive Person whose books have sold more than 1 million copies With the publication of The Highly Sensitive Person, pioneering psychotherapist Dr. Elaine Aron became the first person to identify the inborn trait of “high sensitivity” and to show how it affects the lives of those who possess it. In The Highly Sensitive Child, Dr. Aron shifts her focus to the 15 to 20 percent of children who are born highly sensitive—deeply reflective, sensitive to the subtle, and easily overwhelmed. These qualities can make for smart, conscientious, creative children, but also may result in shyness, fussiness, or acting out. As Dr. Aron shows in The Highly Sensitive Child, if your child seems overly inhibited, particular, or you worry that they may have a neurodevelopmental disorder, such as ADHD or autism, they may simply be highly sensitive. And raised with proper understanding and care, highly sensitive children can grow up to be happy, healthy, well-adjusted adults. Rooted in Dr. Aron’s years of experience working with highly sensitive children and their families, as well as in her original research on child temperament, The Highly Sensitive Child explores the challenges of raising an HSC; the four keys to successfully parenting an HSC; how to help HSCs thrive in a not-so-sensitive world; and how to make school and friendships enjoyable. With chapters addressing the needs of specific age groups, from newborns to teens, The Highly Sensitive Child is the ultimate resource for parents, teachers, and the sensitive children in their lives.

Ms. Rosenshein provides a hands-on approach for helping you and your highly sensitive child. In Parenting the Highly Sensitive Child you will find solutions that work and are easy to apply to home life, school life and your child’s emotional world. You will also learn: What a highly sensitive child is and how it ties into ADHD The 4 types of sensitive children Tips & Tools for helping your sensitive child make it in a less than sensitive world

Empower your highly sensitive child to unlock the power of sensitivity as they learn to understand and identify their emotions, express their needs calmly, and create helpful routines—with this fun, empowering activity book for highly sensitive kids ages 6 and up. An estimated 15 to 20 percent of people are born with a nervous system that is more aware of (and reactive to) sensory stimuli. Being a highly sensitive person (HSP) is not a diagnosis in need of treatment, and in fact comes with many strengths—highly sensitive people are known for being empathetic, creative, passionate, and intelligent. However, since a highly sensitive child experiences the world a little differently, they may easily become overwhelmed or anxious. Luckily, there are practical, approachable solutions to help ease this feeling of overwhelm. This warm, engaging workbook, written by a licensed child therapist and parent coach, is filled with activities designed to help children develop skills to prevent overstimulation as they learn to harness the strengths that come with their sensitivity. From identifying their feelings to challenging negative thinking patterns, kids, guided by their parents, will practice skills that will help them feel calmer and more in control—forming better relationships with family and friends and easing problems at school. A bonus section at the end of each chapter encourages kids and their families to practice the skills they've learned for even greater success. The Highly Sensitive Child’s Workbook features: SIX ESSENTIAL SKILLS TO FIND CALM AND CONTROL, including learning to identify feelings and needs and practicing skills to ease stress in the moment. 50 FUN, SCIENCE-BACKED EXERCISES to help parents utilize art, games, and role-playing, to teach children the skills needed to navigate life’s ups and downs. AN AFFIRMING APPROACH to help you empower your highly sensitive child as they learn practical, lifelong skills to thrive in school, family and friendships, and life. TIPS TO PERSONALIZE ACTIVITIES to support your child’s growth and meet their needs in a variety of different scenarios. BONUS GAMES AND ACTIVITIES to play with family and friends to keep children engaged as they reinforce and practice the skills learned in each chapter.

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book. Sample Book Insights: #1 If you’ve received comments like these, it’s a sign that you have a highly sensitive child. You know that if you follow the well-intentioned advice, your child will suffer. #2 There is no such thing as a sensitive child. Every child is different, and each parent will have to figure out what works best for their child. #3 The trait of sensitivity is not the same as introversion. It is a normal human variation that is found in 15 to 20 percent of the population. It is not inherently shy or neurotic, and many who are not sensitive are also not inherently shy or neurotic. #4 The 20 percent of the population that is highly sensitive typically understand the concept immediately, while the 80 percent that is not sensitive do not understand and may even answer no to every item on the questionnaire.

The Highly Sensitive Brain is the first handbook to cover the science, measurement, and clinical discussion of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS), a trait associated with enhanced responsivity, awareness, depth-of-processing and attunement to the environment and other individuals. Grounded in theoretical models of high sensitivity, this volume discusses the assessment of SPS in children and adults, as well as its health and social outcomes. This edition also synthesizes up-to-date research on the biological mechanisms associated with high sensitivity, such as its neural and genetic basis. It also discusses clinical issues related to SPS and seemingly-related disorders such as misophonia, a hyper-sensitivity to specific sounds. In addition, to practical assessment of SPS embedded throughout this volume is discussion of the biological basis of SPS, exploring why this trait exists and persists in humansand other species. The Highly Sensitive Brain is a useful handbook and may be of special interest to clinicians, physicians, health-care workers, educators, and researchers. - Presents a neurobiological perspective of sensory processing sensitivity (SPS) - Provides assessment criteria and measurement tools for highly sensitive children and adults - Discusses the health and social outcomes of being highly sensitive in children and adults - Examines clinical issues related to high sensitivity - Offers practical applications and a future vision for integrating high sensitivity in our society

In Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person, Dr. Elaine Aron redefines the term "highly sensitive." She dispels common misconceptions about the relationship between being sensitive and other personality traits, such as being introverted, and further defines the trait for the benefit of both the clinician and patient. Dr. Aron’s book suggests ways to adapt treatment for highly sensitive patients and how to deal with the issues that usually arise, providing a helpful guide for both doctor and patient.