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All SharePosts Relating To "hypersensitivities"

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Eileen Bailey

Eileen Bailey

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posted 09/15/2009, comments (6)

Question of the Week: Do You (or Your Child) Have Hypersensitivities?

Hypersensitivity can occur with any of the senses, even though we most often think of this as a sensitivity to touch (the completely irritating feel of a tag in the back of your shirt). But some people may be highly sensitive to smell, becoming irritated or feeling ill from certain smells. Picky eating can also be a sign of a hypersensitivity,... Read moreChevron
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Terry Matlen, ACSW

Terry Matlen, ACSW

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ADHD expert, consultant, writer. Director: www.MomsWithADD.com
posted 08/07/2008, comment (1)

Managing Hypersensitivities in Children with ADHD

In my earlier Share Post titled ADHD and Hypersensitivities, I described the difficulties both children and adults often have with sensory overload in the areas of sound, touch, sight, etc. Little is written about this common ADHD related problem and most with ADHD are unaware just how common it is. This often leads to frustration for children,... Read moreChevron
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