Comments on: Sensory Processing Disorder Parenting: Showing Empathy

By: Selena Robinson

Selena Robinson — Sat, 16 Aug 2014 01:20:16 +0000

In reply to Natasha. Very true! We ALL need empathy, no matter what our situation is. :)

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 11 Aug 2014 12:35:41 +0000

Great reminders…for all parents! Thanks

By: Selena Robinson

Selena Robinson — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:02:17 +0000

In reply to Robyn R.

Exactly! We don’t necessarily have to understand someone in order to empathize with them, as long as we’re willing to listen to their feelings. 🙂

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By: Selena Robinson

Selena Robinson — Thu, 07 Aug 2014 10:01:24 +0000

In reply to Mommy Catharsis.

I know! So many times, I’ve told the kids to be still and then caught myself fidgeting around immediately afterward…lol. It’s definitely a growing experience.

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By: Robyn R

Robyn R — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 20:31:03 +0000

Some excellent points. Our best educational experiences are with teachers who may not understand it, but use empathy to work through SPD issues. I love them!

By: Mommy Catharsis

Mommy Catharsis — Tue, 05 Aug 2014 18:07:04 +0000

I definitely am a big believer in the power of empathy. It helps me as a teacher as well. I am actually able to empathize with my four year-old son well because we’re so much alike. He’s been recently diagnosed with ASD and as I learn more and more about what that diagnosis entails, I’m almost amused by how many of the symptoms apply to me! Conversely, I always get frustrated with him easily because it’s like arguing with myself. Oh, the joys of parenting! 🙂

Thanks for sharing.