“Highly sensitive child may appear shy, timid or introverted, but these traits do not reveal the true essence that lies beneath them.” - Elaine Aron

★ Highly Sensitive Child and Highly Sensitive Child: A Handbook for Parents, these two books are recommended to be read in conjunction with each other.

The term "Highly Sensitive" refers to a personality trait discovered and defined by American psychologist Elaine Aron. The original purpose of Elaine's research was to clarify that this trait is not a sign of shyness. A highly sensitive child is born with a greater perception of everything around him. He has profound internal reflection abilities, and he would deliberate before taking actions or making decisions, and work in a well-organized and devoted manner. Meanwhile, he is also compassionate, creative, intelligent and intuitive. However, these traits also have a negative impact: such a huge account of details flooding into his mind to stimulate his nerves may make him feel panicky and uneasy, thus exposing his sensitive and fragile character. Sometimes he behaves shy or withdrawn, because he tries to avoid the bewilderment of such a high-pressure situation.

If you have purchased this book because you suspect your child may be a highly sensitive child, then take the time to read it. This book will give you a gift, because you will learn to understand your child's way of thinking and needs. In the book, Úrsula Perona e provides the medium needed to help us recognize the highly sensitive child and accept and love him unconditionally. Respect his unique traits and nature, and understand what he truly needs for his growth and development without attempting to change or mold him. Be a necessary companion on his journey without saying or doing too much.

Úrsula Perona
Child psychologist and a mother of three children. As a mental health scientist, she has worked for more than ten years at the Úrsula Perona e Psychological Institute in Alicante, treating patients from all over the world. In addition to the clinical treatment of complex disorders, she specializes in the treatment of children with high needs and advises families from the perspective of conscious education. She is a university teacher and lecturer, and also writes regularly for national and international media. Among other things, she is the author of the books The High Needs Child and Highly Sensitive Child, and is the compiler of the book The 9 Codes of Conscious Education.