Empowering Sensitive Children

12/02/2026

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12/02/2026

A Child’s Voice – I am 11

Today, we’re continuing The Inside Story of Emotional Regulation, exploring how regulation develops from ages 2 to 16.

At eleven years old, I’m often expected to act more grown-up, manage my emotions quietly, and cope with increasing social and academic pressure.
I may look capable on the outside, but my brain is still developing the skills to regulate strong feelings, especially under stress.

Big reactions at this age aren’t about attitude or choosing to behave badly.
They happen when my nervous system is overwhelmed.

Understanding my developmental stage — not just my age — helps adults respond with patience rather than judgement.
For neurodivergent children, emotional regulation can develop several years later, meaning an eleven-year-old body may still need support that looks younger.

When adults meet me where my nervous system is, instead of where expectations sit, they help me build regulation skills that will support me into adolescence and beyond.

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I've referenced this pyramid of learning many times! And it's been recently updated to include the interoception system.

You can read more about each sensory system here > https://www.growinghandsonkids.com/a-comprehensive-guide-to-sensory-processing.html?utm_campaign=meetedgar&utm_medium=social&utm_source=meetedgar.com

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Reference: Pyramid of Learning (Taylor, Trott) 1991.

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Some children don’t seek more input from the world — they’re trying to cope with the amount already coming in.

If your child avoids noise, touch, busy places, certain clothes, or strong smells, it may not be fussiness or anxiety. It may be a sensory avoidant nervous system doing its best to stay regulated.

Sensory avoiders experience everyday environments more intensely. What feels ordinary to others can feel overwhelming, distracting, or even distressing to them.

When we understand this, we shift from “Why are they so sensitive?” to “What is their nervous system telling us?”

This post shares the inner voice of a sensory avoider, so parents and educators can see behaviour through a brain-based lens.

You’re not failing, and your child isn’t being difficult. They may just be protecting their senses.

If this sounds like your child, you’re not alone. Support and practical strategies make a real difference.

12/02/2026

Autistic teens are so often misunderstood.
Their quiet. Their overwhelm. Their need for space. Their way of being.

This visual was created to reflect the inner world of autistic teenagers — especially those who mask, who cope silently, and who feel things deeply but don’t always have the words.

These “I am” statements aren’t about fixing or changing teens.
They’re about permission. Validation. And reminding young people that they are not broken — they are wired differently, and that difference matters.

If you work with autistic teens, support one at home, or are an autistic teen yourself — this is for you.

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Use at home, in school, or in therapy

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If you’re raising (or teaching) a sensory seeker, it can feel like their body is always in motion — climbing, jumping, tapping, chewing, crashing, wriggling.

But from the inside?
They’re not trying to be difficult.
They’re trying to feel “just right”.

Sensory seekers often need bigger input to help their nervous system organise, focus, and settle. Movement, pressure, rhythm, and fidgeting can be their way of regulating — especially when the world feels too loud, too fast, or too much.

This visual is written in a child’s voice, because understanding changes everything.

Support your young person’s regulation with our Sensory Circuits Resource Pack – link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

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Big feelings can make little bodies feel wiggly, fast, or overwhelmed — and that’s where simple regulation tools can help.

Finger breathing is one of the easiest ways to calm a child’s nervous system because it combines touch, movement, and slow breathing. No equipment, no prep, just their own hands.

This gentle strategy helps a child slow their breathing, focus their mind, and feel more in control of their body. It’s brain-based, child-friendly, and can be used anywhere — at school, in the car, or before sleep.

Teaching calming skills when a child is settled makes it easier to use them when feelings grow big.

Swipe to learn finger breathing and practise it together. Calm is a skill, and skills can be taught.

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11/02/2026

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Big feelings don’t need bigger consequences — they need a regulated adult.

Children borrow our nervous system before they can manage their own. When we stay steady, we give their brain a pathway back to calm. That doesn’t mean being perfectly calm all the time — it means being aware, repairing when needed, and modelling regulation in real life.

If you’ve ever wondered why your child escalates when you feel stressed, this is why. Nervous systems talk to each other far louder than words.

This visual is a reminder that co-regulation is not a “soft” approach — it’s brain-based support that builds lifelong emotional skills.

MANAGING BIG FEELINGS TOOLKIT

If you want step-by-step guidance on supporting emotional regulation, meltdowns, and overwhelm, the Managing Big Feelings Toolkit gives you practical scripts, regulation strategies, and printable supports you can use straight away.

Link in comments below ⬇️ or via Linktree Shop in Bio.

What helps you stay calm when your child is overwhelmed? Share below — your idea might help another parent today.

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