By Jenara Nerenberg — 2020
Neurodiversity, sensitivity, and how the status quo snubs 20–30% of us.
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HSPs come in different flavors: 70% are introverts, 30% are extraverts, and then there are sensation seekers. Here is how these differences affect your relationships.
Autism activist Temple Grandin talks about how her mind works -- sharing her ability to "think in pictures," which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss.
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Up to 85% of the Asperger’s population are without full-time employment, though many have above-average intelligence.
Does your child exhibit... Over-responsivity—or under-responsivity—to touch or movement? A child with SPD may be a “sensory avoider,” withdrawing from touch, refusing to wear certain clothing, avoiding active games--or he may be a “sensory disregarder,” needing a jump start to get moving.
Highly Sensitive People (HSP) may find difficulty in coping with the hectic world around them. Even a normal situation can make them overwhelmed. But they rarely get away from those situations because they tend to feel guilt for exposing their sensitivity.
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A groundbreaking documentary about the temperament trait of high sensitivity found in 20% of the population in both men and women. Based on the findings of bestselling author-psychologist Dr. Elaine Aron (“The Highly Sensitive Person”)
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Candace offers tips for highly sensitive people in relationships and for the people dating one.
Excerpts from an interview with Dr. Ted Zeff, clinical psychologist and author.
Maybe its ok to nurture your quiet self instead of constantly trying to force a square peg into a round hole.