Highly Sensative Kid Parent's Test
My child: | |
startles easily. | |
complains about scratchy clothing, seams in socks, or labels against his/her skin. | |
doesn't usually enjoy big surprises. | |
learns better from a gentle correction than strong punishment. | |
seems to read my mind. | |
uses big words for his/her age. | |
notices the slightest unusual odor. | |
has a clever sense of humor. | |
seems very intuitive. | |
is hard to get to sleep after an exciting day. | |
doesn't do well with big changes. | |
wants to change clothes if wet or sandy. | |
asks lots of questions. | |
is a perfectionist. | |
notices the distress of others. | |
prefers quiet play. | |
asks deep, thought-provoking questions. | |
is very sensitive to pain. | |
is bothered by noisy places. | |
notices subtleties (something that's been moved, a change in a person's appearance, etc.) | |
considers if it is safe before climbing high. | |
performs best when strangers aren't present. | |
feels things deeply. | |
If you answered true to 13 or more of the questions, your child is probably highly sensitive