Course Title

Understanding and Supporting Highly Sensitive Children: Traits and Daily Strategies at Home and in the Classroom：Seeing the Children Who Fear Noise and Pain

Lecturer

Dr Cheng Wan-Ni

Lecturer’s Profile

Dr Cheng Wanni has extensive experience in preschool Chinese language education and teacher training. She specializes in language development, multilingual pedagogy, and innovative classroom tools. Her recent work focuses on supporting highly sensitive children through responsive teaching strategies.

Course Overview

This course focuses on highly sensitive children in preschool settings. It helps teachers identify their traits, observe behavior patterns, and apply effective strategies for support through case discussions and practical tools. Participants will gain insight into creating inclusive and emotionally safe classroom environments for children who are easily overstimulated.

Course Objectives

1. Understand the traits and behavioral patterns of highly sensitive preschoolers

2. Distinguish high sensitivity from other developmental profiles such as ASD or SPD

3. Develop classroom observation and responsive teaching strategies

4. Learn constructive communication tools for working with parents

Take-home Course Resources

1.  Observation Record Sheet for Highly Sensitive Children

2. Preliminary Screening Checklist for High Sensitivity (Teacher Version)

3. Emotion Coaching and Transition Phrases Card Set (Bilingual: CN/EN)

4. S Individual Support Strategy Planning Sheet

5. Home Support Tips Card (for Parents)

Teaching Assessment

1. Behavior Observation Summary Sheet

2. Participant Reflection Sheet

3. Role-play & Strategy Practice Feedback Form

Course Flow