Emotional Learning Styles: A Guide for Parents, Clinicians, Educators, and Mentors

Too sensitive, too defiant, too self-absorbed, too rambunctious, too inattentive. Lots of kids fit these personality styles. The adults in their lives realize that many of these children face challenges in making friends, being involved with family members, and enjoying school. The following questionnaire will help identify five basic learning styles common among children. The succeeding section will provide practical suggestions for increasing learning opportunities that work with each style. Understanding these styles will help parents, clinicians, educators, and mentors tailor a child’s environment to improve learning and increase flexibility and positive interactions with the world.