Emotional Hypersensitivity and the “Allergy” Model of ADD: Understanding Sensitive Children | Chapter 7 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté
Emotional Hypersensitivity and the “Allergy” Model of ADD: Understanding Sensitive Children | Chapter 7 of Scattered Minds by Gabor Maté Welcome to Last Minute Lecture’s expert summary of Chapter 7 from Scattered Minds by Dr. Gabor Maté. This chapter illuminates the concept of “emotional allergies” and reframes sensitivity—not as a flaw, but as a defining trait at the heart of ADD. If you’ve ever wondered why some children (and adults) react so strongly to subtle emotional shifts, this chapter provides a powerful lens for understanding and support. Start with our full chapter video below, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more in-depth, psychology-focused summaries and guides: Subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more textbook breakdowns and practical insights into psychology, mental health, and neurodiversity. Emotional Allergies: Sensitivity at the Core of ADD Dr. Gabor Maté introduces the idea of “emotional allergies” to explain why people with ADD are so often...