Soft clothes Is The Answer For Many Kids,
Teens And Adults Who Have Major
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Soak the clothes in liquid fabric softener as much as needed then wash them with additional softener.
Also, buying second hand clothes helps too... they have been worn and softened
over time. There are some GREAT used clothes out there, and it will certainly save you money to boot.
If socks, underwear or bras are an issue... seamless socks, seamless underwear, and sports bras are best for tactile defensiveness.
For shoes... it is trial and error... when you find a brand, stick with it! Some
people even wear moccasins with everything! Also, visit our
tactile
defensiveness page more specific suggestions.
The
Wilbarger Brushing Protocol or
therapeutic listening may help too. Symptoms
do indeed tend to get worse through certain times/changes like adolescence.
Two suggestions for books...
"Too Loud Too Bright, Too Fast Too Tight"
"How Does Your Engine Run... The Alert Program"
These are both great books for older kids/adults with SPD.
Much of this site is written in language that addresses kids, but the same
concepts apply! Some activities and ideas are more geared for kids, but some are
easily transferable to adolescents and adults.
You may need to use a little creativity, but if you understand the concepts
behind
SPD, then these things will make sense.
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