Parents often notice when their child experiences the world differently. A child may struggle with transitions, avoid certain textures, become withdrawn in noisy environments, or have big reactions that feel hard to manage.

Big emotions show up even when children are very young. Anger, fear, sadness, jealousy, and excitement can all hit at once. Because children often lack the words to explain what is happening inside them, a request to talk about them can feel overwhelming or confusing.