Understanding the Highly Sensitive Personality

HSP stands for:

• High Society People

• Highly Sensitive Personality

• Heavily Sedated Person

The foreword of, "Understanding the Highly Sensitive Child" was written by the HSP expert:

(see pg. 1 of your book for the answer)

• Elaine N. Aron, PhD

• James Williams

• Andre Solo

• Jenn Granneman

Is being Highly Sensitive:

• a personality trait that you are born with

• something that can only be diagnosed and treated by a doctor

How many people are estimated to be HSP?

(see pg. 8 for the answer)

• 1 in 5

• 1 in 10

• 1 in 20

• It is too rare to say

The following famous people are considered HSP:

(Choose all that apply)

• Jane Goodall

• Nicole Kidman

• Alanis Morissette

• Abraham Lincoln

• Albert Einstein

A Highly Sensitive child may need to:

(see pg. 31 for guidance)

• Ask a lot of questions

• Ask deep questions

• Need additional think time before answering questions

• All of the above

A HSP child may need to calm down from overwhelm by:

(Choose all that apply & see page 27 for assistance)

• Finding a quiet, calm space

• Taking some alone time

• Looking at books

• Spending time in nature

• Creating/Drawing

Those with the High Sensitivity trait may be considered:

• Introverts

• Extroverts

• Thrill Seekers

• Scaredy Cats

• All of the above

Those that are HSP may also be considered:

• Empaths

• Sensitive to sensory processing

• Neurodivergent

• Intuitive

• 
  All of the above

  
  

You can support the Highly Sensitive in your classroom by:

• Encouraging them to toughen up

• By pushing them to participate

• By recognizing their need to decompress when experiencing overwhelm

• By suggesting medication or a doctor's visit.