SENSORY PROCESSING SENSITIVITY – A SUPERPOWER OR A CHALLENGE? HIGHLY SENSITIVE STUDENTS IN THE LANGUAGE CLASSROOM

Individualised instruction constitutes a fundamental component of effective language education. Among learners with special educational needs, individuals with high sensory processing sensitivity can be identified; these learners tend to react more intensely to external stimuli and process information more deeply. To support their language development,it is essential to implement pedagogical strategies that are responsive to their specific cognitive and emotional profiles.This article provides a concise overview of the defining characteristics of highly sensitive individuals and offers practical,research-informed guidelines for effectively supporting this group in the language classroom.