Sensory Smart Blogs

Children with special needs such as Autism, SPD, OCD and PDA can suffer from many sensory issues with their clothing, we share some of the ways to help tackle these issues. There are a number of sensory issues that children with Autism, SPD, OCD, PDA commonly encounter with their clothing.  

There are many challenges for parents of children with special needs, and one that is often unexpected is sensitivity to everyday clothing. There are huge sensory issues that children with Autism, SPD, OCD, PDA commonly encounter with their clothing.  This can be a nightmare, especially for essentials like underwear, school wear and seasonal weather-wear.

On a daily basis your challenges start with trying to get your child washed, dressed in the appropriate clothing and transitioned to school or whatever activity they are scheduled to be attending that day. All this is probably under time pressure as you are likely to also be trying to hold down a job and income that is dependent on you getting to work on time!