The Difference Between the Highly Sensitive Trait and Autism
Let’s get one thing straight.
Autism Spectrum Disorder and Sensory Processing Sensitivity are two different things.
If your child is Highly Sensitive, that does not mean they are on the Autism Spectrum.
I’m referring to something I read a few weeks ago while scrolling away on Instagram.
I saw a “Wellness Coach” claim that the Highly Sensitive Personality trait is just a way for therapists to downplay someone’s autistic traits…
Which is simply not true…
And science proves that.
It’s important to note that this individual in particular was not speaking from their own experience of an autism misdiagnosis…
So this is an example of how harmful (and easy) it can be to spread false information.
Tune in for a scientific and historical lesson on the difference between ASD and SPS.
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The Thief That Stole Thanksgiving
Tis the season of good food and gratitude!
When you go around the family table and ask what everyone is grateful for,
Do you find yourself bracing for the possibility of a meltdown...?
Maybe you’re not even there yet.
Maybe you’re still trying to get your HSC to come out of their room and say hello to their cousins,
Or trying to get them to lose the attitude with Grandpa that they suddenly have,
Or simply put on their shoes to leave the house…
Whichever stage you feel stuck on, you’re not alone.
Family gatherings are stressful during the holidays, no matter how much you love your family.
Tune in if you’re nervous about the holidays... because Thanksgiving is already NEXT WEEK.
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
How to Spot a Fake Parenting Coach
Fake coaches and scam programs are not talked about enough.
You can’t scroll through Facebook for five seconds without finding someone selling their “life changing” program.
And since your search history is what apps use to target ads,
If you’ve been searching for help on Google,
I.e “How can I stop meltdowns?”
You’re probably flooded with options.
But as you know, the internet is full of information.
It gives strangers the opportunity to position themselves as an “expert” by calling themselves one.
Tune in to learn more about how to spot a fake parenting coach, and why it’s incredibly important to know exactly who you’re working with.
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
When You're Disappointed That Your Kid is an HSC...
When we make the decision to have children, we accept the inevitable.
Parenting makes you strong, but it shakes you to your core.
That’s a fact.
Raising a kid isn’t a cakewalk.
Especially when your kid needs a little more attention than your nephew did.
The hardest thing to wrap your head around is realizing that your kid is different.
Not only because society pivots our thinking to mean different = bad.
But because you feel guilty for not knowing how to do all the things right away.
Tune in to learn how to help your child thrive and drop the parenting guilt along the way.
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
What happens if the meltdowns NEVER stop?
I send you a lot of emails about why ending the meltdown cycle is key to creating a better life for your family.
But rarely do I talk about how it could lead to a successful future for your child.
That is what I want to talk about today.
If you’ve been following me for a while,
you may have seen my video, What is your HSC’s potential?
If not, you can watch it here: https://youtu.be/JcAKyhOFS0Q
That’s where I discuss how the Highly Sensitive trait is a gift when you know how to use it.
Today let’s discuss what could happen if the meltdowns never stop.
Which sounds terrifying… because it is.
Tune in to hear how meltdowns play out for HSCs when they grow into adults… and potentially rob them of opportunities.
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
Choosing Sports Over Meltdowns… the Wrong Thing to Do?
Changing from soccer to an individual sport doesn’t end the meltdown cycle.
If your kid is in a team sport,
And the hustle and bustle, along with the quick pivoting of many teammates is overwhelming…
It’s tempting for you to throw in the towel with that sport.
Try something new.
But you already did that… right?
Especially if your child has after game meltdowns.
Or worse, mid game aggression.
Changing sports based on your child’s emotion is a short-sighted solution.
Watch to find out why.
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
Should You Teach Your HSC Not to Care What People Think?
Opinions are like armpits.
Everyone has them, but we only think that each others’ stink.
Has anyone ever made you feel like your Highly Sensitive child is TOO rambunctious?
Maybe your kid gets too hyper and accidentally breaks their iPad.
Or maybe they start running around and screaming at 10pm and won’t stop.
Having a child that is bursting with joy occasionally is normal,
But if your HSC can’t make a playdate because they are know as a tornado of destruction,
That isn’t going to make them feel good.
It’s hard enough feeling different from other kids.
But to be told you are TOO MUCH makes you want to shrink into the smallest person possible.
And you see your HSC has a gift of BIG joy that is a little too big to contain…
Why can’t others see that?
Tune in LIVE to hear what to do when your HSC feels like “too much,”
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
Planning for Your Big Move is Causing Meltdowns
Moving sucks. Period.
While it may bring feelings of excitement for the future,
And you may be getting the house of your dreams,
Or the career you finally deserve…
It is one of the most stressful life events we can face. Especially if you’re going states away.
And if you have a Highly Sensitive child that already goes through life feeling like a raw nerve,
Moving can feel like TOO MUCH.
So, how can we make it through a move while helping your HSC prepare for what’s ahead?
Tune in to learn more about how to make it through the move in one piece.
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For Highly Sensitive Teens:
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If Your HSC Hates Haircuts... You'll Want to Hear This
Unless you’re a hairdresser, put the scissors and clippers DOWN.
It is possible for your HSC to get a haircut without a meltdown. Read those words again.
It is possible for your HSC to get a haircut without hitting, kicking, scratching, and screaming.
You might roll your eyes and think, “Megghan, MY kid can’t handle it. You don’t get it.”
I do get it.
Your kid IS terrified. That is true. They’re uncomfortable. They’re itchy and they can’t take it.
Their meltdown may have been traumatizing for you AND them, and the hairdresser.
And I understand why you’d go to great lengths to avoid that from happening again.
Tune in to learn why cutting your kid’s hair is NOT the answer here.
https://www.megghanthompsoncoaching.com/5steps
For Highly Sensitive Teens:
Why Rewarding your Kid for “Good” Behavior Stops Working
Rest in pieces, behavior chart. Thanks for destroying my kid…
Said every parent of a Highly Sensitive teen who wants to know ‘what’s in it for them’ when they need to clean the moldy dishes out of their room.
Tune in to learn WHY External rewards don’t teach your kid anything about managing their own behavior, and how it does more harm than good.
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