Tactile Defensive Group

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Comment by DessyeDee Clark on January 17, 2010 at 12:59am

I'm just joining this discussion. Do any of you have suggestions for preparing someone to accept touch? (i.e. calming their hyperarousal system first, so they don't feel discomfort when hugged etc.) or what the person themselves can do?

Comment by Erin Johnson on June 10, 2008 at 7:56am

I don't know if there are any adults on this one, but perhaps you can help anyway...
When I get touched from behind it makes me really upset, and people don't seem to respect that I don't want them to do this. Especially when I am at the computer. Any ideas on communicating this to others in a simple but effective way?

Comment by Carrie on June 1, 2008 at 2:08am

There are a lot of great resources available on the web;

Try www.sensorycomfort.com. You'll find:

*socks without uncomfortable toe-seams
*headphones that really reduce noise level
*toys to delight the senses
*tactile bath towels
*plus lots more

And don't forget The SPD Foundation for the most up-to-date information about current research, education and advocacy about SPD. www.spdfoundation.net

Comment by Jackie on May 28, 2008 at 12:30pm

Here is an interesting article on tactile defensiveness from sensoryprocessingdisorder.com:

http://www.sensory-processing-disorder.com/touch-sensitivity.html

Children and adults with touch sensitivity (tactile defensiveness) struggle fo find clothes that are comfortable. It creates significant problems, especially when school or work dictate you have to wear something other than sweatpants and baggy sweatshirts. School uniforms? Dress shoes? Nylons? Ties? Button up shirts?