Have you ever given what felt like a tiny piece of feedback, only for a student to have a huge emotional reaction?
In this episode, we’re talking about rejection sensitivity - an intense emotional response to perceived criticism, rejection, or failure that can sometimes lead to tears, anger, defensiveness, shutdown, or refusal.
We’ll chat about:
What rejection sensitivity can look like in neurodivergent students
Why seemingly small corrections can feel so much bigger
How repeated experiences of being corrected can shape a student’s response to feedback
Why explosive reactions aren’t necessarily about manipulation or control
What not to say when a student is already overwhelmed
Simple ways to deliver feedback more safely and effectively
How we can gradually build resilience around mistakes and correction
Understanding rejection sensitivity doesn’t mean avoiding feedback or excusing unsafe behavior.
It means recognizing that sometimes when we say, “Let’s try that again,” a student may hear something completely different.
And understanding that difference can help us respond with care, steadiness, and connection instead of conflict.
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