Summary of Dr. Elaine N. Aron's The Highly Sensitive Child

By IRB Media

Please note: This is a companion version & not the original book.

Book Preview:#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.

• Language: English
• Publisher: IRB Media
• Release date: Feb 22, 2022
• ISBN: 9781669350934

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#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.

#5

Highly sensitive individuals are those who are born with a tendency to notice more in their environment and deeply reflect on everything before acting, as compared to those who notice less and act quickly and impulsively.

#6

HSCs are highly sensitive people who make very fine distinctions. They will not like the loud mariachi band in the Mexican restaurant, noisy birthday parties, playing fast-paced team sports, or everyone watching while they give an answer in class.

#7

Some researchers say that you either have the trait or you don’t, but others say it is a continuum. My own research says that some HSCs seem more sensitive than others, but most people are in the middle.

#8

The Highly Sensitive Child is not just more aware, but also more reflective. They take in more information than other children, and process it more thoroughly. They are also highly empathic, and tend to be creative, cooperative, and kind.

#9

I knew that my son was different from a very young age. He was highly sensitive, creative, conscientious, cautious in new situations, and easily hurt by his peers. He was hard to raise in some ways, but easy in others.

#10

HSCs are easily overwhelmed by a constantly changing environment, like a classroom or a family reunion, and they will often complain about it. They may choose to play alone, watch quietly from the sidelines, eat only familiar foods, or stay in one room or indoors.

#11

The majority of personality is determined by experiences and the environment. However, not long ago, psychologists believed that a person's personality was completely determined by experiences.

#12

HSCs are extremely sensitive children. They are also easily overwhelmed, as they are experiencing so much and haven’t yet become familiar with what they see or learned how to reduce what their senses are absorbing.

#13

All temperaments are normal. They are simply different ways of behaving, and they are found in all higher animals. The majority of animals are bold and go into the traps, while the minority, the shy fish, escape the traps.

#14

The sensitive person is typically the scientist,