Term ID: T4050

Overexcitation

/overexcitation/
Heightened sensitivity and responsiveness to stimuli that may indicate giftedness or sensory processing differences.
Example: Children who respond intensely to textures, sounds, or emotions, showing greater sensitivity than typical developmental expectations.

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Reference: Dabrowski (1964)