{"id":7360,"date":"2024-04-01T18:31:00","date_gmt":"2024-04-01T07:31:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/?p=7360"},"modified":"2024-02-05T22:34:00","modified_gmt":"2024-02-05T11:34:00","slug":"understanding-highly-sensitive-children","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/onthecoastpublications.com.au\/onthecoastfamilies\/understanding-highly-sensitive-children\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding Highly Sensitive Children: Traits, Challenges, and Support"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><strong>By Alita Blanchard, Parent Coach<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These kids are also sometimes called strong willed, spirited, spicy, fiery and\/or deeply feeling. They can often have tricky, challenging and baffling behaviours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What is HSP?<br><\/strong>Scientifically known as Sensory Processing Sensitivity, HSP is not a disorder but a unique personality trait. Unfortunately, it is often mislabeled with mental health issues and diagnoses, leading to a lack of understanding and appropriate support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The Main Characteristics of HSP (D.O.E.S)<br>Depth of Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HSPs have a more reactive brain, processing information deeply<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Parts of their brain are highly active around emotional content<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can become deeply involved in projects and research.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: A highly sensitive child may spend an extended amount of time reflecting on a sad event, expressing deep emotions and empathy for the characters involved.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Over Arousal\/Overstimulation\/Overwhelm<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Easily overaroused, leading to anxiety, fear, dysregulation, and shutdown<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>More susceptible to sensory overwhelm, including sensitivity to noise, taste, lights, sight, and touch<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fast meltdowns can occur due to overstimulation.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: In a noisy and crowded play area, a highly sensitive child might become overwhelmed, leading to heightened anxiety, withdrawal, or even a sudden meltdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Emotional Reactivity and Empathy<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HSPs exhibit strong emotional reactions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They can feel the energy of others easily<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Empathy extends beyond human interactions to animals and the planet<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They love deep relationships, but this doesn\u2019t always translate to empathy towards siblings as they can find their siblings overstimulating<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Downtime alone is crucial for emotional wellbeing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: When a friend or family member is upset, a highly sensitive child may visibly absorb and reflect that emotion, showing strong empathy or dysregulation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Stimuli Sensitivity<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>HSPs notice the little things in their environment<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>They are sensitive to lighting, physical touch, clothing, environment, noise, vision, movement, atmosphere, and beauty.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Example: A highly sensitive child might notice subtle changes in the environment, such as a flickering light, the sound of a fan, or a specific scent, and react strongly to these stimuli, possibly becoming agitated or seeking solace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What helps these Highly Sensitive kids?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Embrace them \u2013 just as they are!!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Praise \u2013 so much praise<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Patience (your growth in self regulation is KEY!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Compassion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>See their gifts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Incentives (used wisely)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Working on YOUR triggers<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Surrender<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Flexibility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Embracing the wild beauty of them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doing your own shame work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Teach them how to be good friends instead of bossy friends<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Talk about tone and language<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trust that they will grow (It takes 25 \u2013 30 years for a child\u2019s brain to fully develop!!)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remind them of their goodness<br>(they really need to hear it!) \u2013 say things like:<br>\u2013 \u201cYou\u2019re a good kid, having a hard time\u201d<br>\u2013 \u201cYou are always loveable\u201d<br>\u2013 \u201cYou belong here\u201d<br>\u2013 \u201cI\u2019ll keep learning how to support you AND me\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How to support your Highly Sensitive Child<br>Build Your Awareness<br><\/strong>Research \u201chighly sensitive people\u201d, do the free test online on www.hsperson.com \u2013 for your child and yourself. Listen to podcasts, read articles, access support.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Learn to listen to strong emotions and regulate yourself<br><\/strong>HSP children (and adults) can have very strong emotions and, as such, parents can end up yelling and shaming these kids a lot because they are so triggering. Create a space to listen and support your child, no matter how seemingly small their pain may be. Reach out for support with a therapist who understands HSP traits or a parent coach if you need to deepen your listening skills and ability to regulate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Create a sensory and regulating lifestyle<br><\/strong>Learn about your child\u2019s needs, sensitivities, comforts and triggers when it comes to the senses such as touch, sound, vision, taste, clothing, movement. HSP kids may need extra movement and like swinging, rocking, jumping, swimming to help them regulate. Establish routines and rituals that provide stability. Structure your family life in a way that accommodates the needs of an HSP child \u2013 this may include slowing down, less activities, less socials and simple, short holidays or breaks away as travelling and holidays generally can be hard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When your child has Meltdowns<br><\/strong>Once meltdowns start, there is limited intervention possible, and the best approach is to hold space and co\u2013regulate i.e., You must learn to \u201cride the storm\u201d of the meltdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Do NOT punish, yell or scream as this will increase their fear and dysregulation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reduce stimulation \u2013 low lights. Low sounds, simple space, less sensory overwhelm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Remove task demands \u2013 e.g., activities, jobs, chores<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow pace. Voice quiet. Prosody of voice. Minimal or no talking. (This builds trust and safety)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slow your breath. Heart\u2013focused breathing. \u201cThis is my most important work today\u201d<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical touch, hugs, massage, back rub, slow firm deep pressure, hug and release (some kids will find touch dysregulating)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Total quiet. Dark room, minimal sensory is fine if that is what a child prefers. Check on them or stay outside door<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Clear the space to make it less overwhelming \u2013 simplify their room, tent, less toys, soft pillows, sensory blankets and cuddly toys<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Soft music, play list, headphones may help some kids.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Embracing and supporting highly sensitive children involves a holistic understanding of their unique characteristics. By advocating for their needs, educating yourself, and creating a nurturing environment, you can empower your highly sensitive child to navigate the world with confidence and thrive in their own beautiful way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>IMPORTANT \u2013 There can be some overlap in the traits of HSP individuals and other neurodivergent traits connected to ADHD, autism, sensory processing disorder, giftedness and anxiety. Please speak to your GP\/child healthcare professional if you are concerned.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theawaremama.com.au\">www.theawaremama.com.au<\/a> and sign up to Aware Mama news to a free eBook on Radical Self Care tips. <a href=\"mailto:hello@theawaremama.com.au\">hello@theawaremama.com.au<\/a> | <a href=\"http:\/\/theawaremama.com.au\">theawaremama.com.au<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alitablanchard_\">@alitablanchard_<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Alita Blanchard<\/strong> \u2013 The Aware Mama Based on the NSW Central Coast, Alita is a mother of 4 boys and is a trauma informed Parent Coach, Rites of Passage facilitator, Holistic Counseller (training) and Somatic Emotional Release practitioner. 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