![]() ![]() ![]() The higher the IQ, the more out of sync these areas of development tend to be. This is a trait found in gifted children. Then there is the neurodiverse brain that may be advanced in some areas and behind in others so the development is uneven in intellectual, physical and emotional development. All the milestones and neural connections are in “sync”. There is the neurotypical brain that develops at a certain rate compared to other brains the same age. I mean, I had a whole unit on it in 5th, 6th and 7th Grade! However, I had no idea there was something called asynchronous development or neurodiversity. Read Next: Routines for Kids: How They Work and & How To Create Your Own The Difference Between Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Children My friend, Julie, has a GREAT list of activities for kids to get the proprioceptive and vestibular sensory input they need. I also wish I would have known about other outlets that we have found that work to fulfill his sensory needs such as fidgets, a weighted blanket, squeezy balls, mazes, joint compressions, a trampoline or anything else that allowed him to get energy out in a safe way. If I had this knowledge, I could have created more structure to his day with routines and given him tools to calm down ( like in my calm down kit!). Yep, this pretty much sums up my son as a toddler. Squirms and fidgets a lot – it seems like he or she never stops moving!.Is very physical and prefers to play rough (although the intent may not be to hurt).He had a need that required him to want movement and physical contact. I still don’t have a full understanding of the proprioceptive systemand sensory output versus input, but what I do know is some kids have challenges with responding to information that comes through their senses. It’s what is underneath the surface that gives us insight as to where the behavior is coming from.įor my high energy toddler, it was a sensory need. How a child acts on the outside is like the tip of the iceberg poking out of the water. Underneath every unwanted behavior is usually an unmet need.Īlthough my son wasn’t disobeying or making poor choices, there was a reason he was running full speed into the wall. No matter how a child is acting, he or she is communicating with you. How to Look Underneath the Surfaceīehavior is communication. When I had a crazy high energy toddler on my hands, all I needed to do was get on his level, connect with him, name what was going on and get him connected to his upstairs brain so he could act like a calm human again. As parents, we need to open that baby gate by connecting with our child and getting him or her to calm down. When kids are in a reactive state where they are angry, sad, frustrated or out of control, a baby gate is slammed shut at the bottom of the steps stopping any access to the upstairs brain. Siegel explains all of this in a way that is so relevant to parents. When they are acting out of their downstairs brain, it can get a little chaotic.ĭr. When kids have access to their prefrontal cortex (which doesn’t fully develop until they are in their late 20’s!), they can think clearly, make good decisions, understand the consequences for poor choices, be creative and all the things. Then once they are calm, it’s time to bring in the rational thought and logic to make sense of their behaviors.įrom reading the book, I was also able to fully grasp the difference between the upstairs thinker brain and downstairs reactive brain. We can help our kids do this first by connecting our right brain state to their own right brain state to their right brain state. Kids need to use their right emotional brain WITH their left logical brain in order to live a meaningful, creative, balanced and fulfilling life. I’m telling you, this book does such an incredible job explaining what is happening in your child’s brain in a very practical easy-to-digest way.īasically, the brain works best when it’s integrated which means all the parts are working together in a balanced way. Tina Payne Bryson should be a prerequisite to becoming a parent. The Inner-workings of a Child’s Brainįirst and foremost, I think reading The Whole-Brain Child by Dr. If you find yourself in the same boat of not knowing what to do with your overly active hyper, maybe sometimes crazy child, here are some things I wish I would have known that may help you. What I Wish I Knew When My Son Was a High Energy ToddlerĪs my son grew, started school and we learned more about how his brain was wired, a lot of things started to make sense. Does Your Toddler Have a Ton of Energy?.What To Do If You Have a High Energy Toddler.A Note To The Mama With a High Energy Toddler (Who May Be Driving You a Little Bonker Balls).Connection is More Important Than Correction. ![]() The Difference Between Neurotypical and Neurodiverse Children.What I Wish I Knew When My Son Was a High Energy Toddler. ![]()
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