Interesting you are reading that book, I just saw something on the web about it and was looking into buying it. Glad to hear that you have found it beneficial.
It is hard when you have such special people, in one way it is lovely beacuse my son as such a kind nature, but it is just his constant worry over things he shouldn't that concerns me most.
My sister was a highly sensitive child and a bit of a control freak. She would cry at anything and was obsessive about things...like only mummy touch the pram, don't look at me, wanted to wear the same clothes every day, she only ate certain foods.
Mum and dad ran with it, and just tried to accommodate her the best they could. She needed lots of reassurance and cuddles, but is now a confident 25year old with heaps of friends and is the life of the party. She is still a bit obsessive but mainly relaxed about life.
Mum found the constant crying tiring...and even as a teenager she was quick to cry, but is stronger now. I don't think schools are very well equipped to deal with children who need mote attention, which is sad. Can she get placed in a smaller class next year or a composite, so she doesn't have to be pushed ahead?
I am a fan of Elaine Aron and the Highly Sensitive Person paradigm. It's not perfect but it's a really helpful framework for understanding some people. Some libraries have some of her books, and there's quite a bit online about it all too. Also, don't forget you can get a referral to a psychologist from your GP and it will be much cheaper than going to one outright.
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