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Sensory-Friendly Clothing for Children with Autism

Russ Ewell
Russ Ewell

Russ Ewell explains the importance of considering clothing that is sensory-friendly for your child with Autism.

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Sensory-Friendly Clothing For CHildren with Autism
Getting dressed is a simple task that does not directly impact most children. However, for children with Autism, their outfits can affect the remainder of their day. As a parent or guardian,being mindfulof your childs clothing may be worth exploring to see if it aids in their behavior.
Sensory-friendly clothing can address a plethora of common issues that regular clothing may not when it comes to children with Autism or SPD. It may be difficult for your child to verbally express which articles of clothing, if any, are uncomfortable. Knowing which dress is affecting your childs daily behavior may take a series of trial and error shopping trips.
Clothing with rough stitching, edges, labels, or material can be hard for your child to ignore. Seamless garments, especially where a seam would usually fall on a joint or bend, can be especially beneficial. Soft Materials
Easy to Wear Many children with Autism or SPD have difficulties with some motor skills or operating accessories like zippers or buttons. Recognizing this in your child and buying them clothing without these accessories will help them to learn to dress themselves.
Clothing that offers a slight feeling of pressure can provide children with Autism a sense of security and safety. However, parents should be sure that the clothing is not too tight as to where it distracts them or even prohibits full movement. Perfect Pressure
When exposed to sensory-friendly clothing, children with Autism or SPD often experience lower levels of stress and sensory overload. The garments also provide the child with a sense of security which will aid the child in completing everyday developmental tasks like attending a school or socializing with others.
Thank you! All photos from UnsplashAll photos from unsplash Russ Ewell www.RussEwell.net

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Sensory-Friendly Clothing for Children with Autism

  • 2. Getting dressed is a simple task that does not directly impact most children. However, for children with Autism, their outfits can affect the remainder of their day. As a parent or guardian,being mindfulof your childs clothing may be worth exploring to see if it aids in their behavior.
  • 3. Sensory-friendly clothing can address a plethora of common issues that regular clothing may not when it comes to children with Autism or SPD. It may be difficult for your child to verbally express which articles of clothing, if any, are uncomfortable. Knowing which dress is affecting your childs daily behavior may take a series of trial and error shopping trips.
  • 4. Clothing with rough stitching, edges, labels, or material can be hard for your child to ignore. Seamless garments, especially where a seam would usually fall on a joint or bend, can be especially beneficial. Soft Materials
  • 5. Easy to Wear Many children with Autism or SPD have difficulties with some motor skills or operating accessories like zippers or buttons. Recognizing this in your child and buying them clothing without these accessories will help them to learn to dress themselves.
  • 6. Clothing that offers a slight feeling of pressure can provide children with Autism a sense of security and safety. However, parents should be sure that the clothing is not too tight as to where it distracts them or even prohibits full movement. Perfect Pressure
  • 7. When exposed to sensory-friendly clothing, children with Autism or SPD often experience lower levels of stress and sensory overload. The garments also provide the child with a sense of security which will aid the child in completing everyday developmental tasks like attending a school or socializing with others.
  • 8. Thank you! All photos from UnsplashAll photos from unsplash Russ Ewell www.RussEwell.net