Are You the Parent of an "Orchid" Child? Orchid Children are Highly Reactive to Stress and Need The Right Kind of Support.
By Anne McIlroy, Science Reporter
From The Globe and MailPublished on Friday, Feb. 05, 2010
They are called “orchid children,” highly sensitive youngsters who are vulnerable to behavior and learning problems if they live in a stressful environment, but nevertheless can outperform their peers if they come from a supportive home.
Research published Friday bolsters a new theory that there is a positive side to traits and genes associated with susceptibility to emotional problems and cognitive deficits.
It recasts those vulnerabilities as potential strengths, and says they can help children excel, given the right kind of care and attention.
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