I can't get my child to school

It could be the bottom line here is an issue of feeling safe. 

A child which appears 'emotionless' can actually be suffering from withdrawal. They might have Alexythemia. They might be hyper-sensory (emotionally) and experiencing an abundance of emotions (imagine a rainbow of paint being splashed on you. How to separate the colours?). Emotions are never simple - they are technically incredibly complex. Instead of discussing feeling, it can be much better to inquire and ask about Impact as this leaves room for experiences other than feeling. How to describe the feeling of being rained on? Everyone may have a different response. How to describe being trapped. These perhaps are more Poetic ways of describing feelings / emotions. But first have a think about how emotions are viewed by society. Or if there is someone in the family who is Over Emotional, they may experience very little room for their emotions. They may feel responsible or feel pointless. Again, these are not emotions but more of a consequence or impact. I'm in my late 40s. I still cannot pull apart all the emotions that I feel when encountering misogyny or a sense of being unprotected. 

Being hyper-sensitive to noise, frequencies, decibels and the onslaught of a school of children will severely impact the ability to learn. Sometimes it takes time to step away from a situation to get clarity on it. To focus, to breathe, to think clearly. In a lecture, one may not be allowed to bring a crying baby. In an operating room, silence may be the defining factor keep the surgeon mindful of precision. These would be unreasonable in a professional setting.

Sometimes the only last drop of control over not suffering, over not being exposed to chaos is to Stop. Halt. To pause - to freeze. To put one's foot down and say "No More". You can whip an animal into submission, but this is seen as inhumane. If your child is hypersensitive to noise and has finally discovered how much more they can thrive away from it or not suffer from it, I would find ways to encourage this. They may have a future in research or conservation or something where the environment is suitable. At the end of the day we all want to give our kids the best start in life we can. 

It could be the bottom line here is an issue of feeling safe. 

A child which appears 'emotionless' can actually be suffering from withdrawal. They might have Alexythemia. They might be hyper-sensory (emotionally) and experiencing an abundance of emotions (imagine a rainbow of paint being splashed on you. How to separate the colours?). Emotions are never simple - they are technically incredibly complex. Instead of discussing feeling, it can be much better to inquire and ask about Impact as this leaves room for experiences other than feeling. How to describe the feeling of being rained on? Everyone may have a different response. How to describe being trapped. These perhaps are more Poetic ways of describing feelings / emotions. But first have a think about how emotions are viewed by society. Or if there is someone in the family who is Over Emotional, they may experience very little room for their emotions. They may feel responsible or feel pointless. Again, these are not emotions but more of a consequence or impact. I'm in my late 40s. I still cannot pull apart all the emotions that I feel when encountering misogyny or a sense of being unprotected. 

Being hyper-sensitive to noise, frequencies, decibels and the onslaught of a school of children will severely impact the ability to learn. Sometimes it takes time to step away from a situation to get clarity on it. To focus, to breathe, to think clearly. In a lecture, one may not be allowed to bring a crying baby. In an operating room, silence may be the defining factor keep the surgeon mindful of precision. These would be unreasonable in a professional setting.

Sometimes the only last drop of control over not suffering, over not being exposed to chaos is to Stop. Halt. To pause - to freeze. To put one's foot down and say "No More". You can whip an animal into submission, but this is seen as inhumane. If your child is hypersensitive to noise and has finally discovered how much more they can thrive away from it or not suffer from it, I would find ways to encourage this. They may have a future in research or conservation or something where the environment is suitable. At the end of the day we all want to give our kids the best start in life we can.