Aspergers and clothing

Today was another trying day getting L to change his clothes. He has been wearing the same outfit for 5 days and although he showers, No matter where I hid the clothes, he finds them and puts the same dirty t shirt and shorts on. PRAISE GOD he covered the t shirt witha long sleeved one. I am waiting for him to end up with scabies. Photos: tried taking photos but the flash was bothersome to the sensory "difficult" (my word). Oh, in case it was not infered or even spelled out--I LOST.

So I must accept that the part of the diagnosis that included tactile adjustment or lack there of applies to my Aspie. And begin a quest to outwit the little genius. Yes, Gwen, we will all be working for him because we want to avoid his tantrums.

http://www.aspergerresources.com/sensory_issues.html

And just becasue I love and miss medline: http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3115768/

Can Tactile Sensory Processing Differentiate Between Children with Autistic Disorder and Asperger's Disorder?

Interesting read and definitely -----"These results for the first time indicated that at least some aspects of tactile perception can differentiate these two disorders. Children with autistic disorder have more tactile sensory seeking behaviors than children with Asperger's disorder. Moreover, the ability of children with autistic disorder for tactile discrimination and sensory perception is less than those with Asperger's disorder."

So, the approach to tactile issues must have a difference for each disorder. However, this study is not clear what that should be. Another primary source search to add to the list. (I wonder if I could use this for applying to grad school?)

SO I will now buy two or three of the same things for him. He likes his shoes and clothing worn out and soft. It would not be too difficult as long as the approach is right. This morning and underwear was a nightmare. Tactile defensiveness is a negative reaction, such as withdrawal, avoiding, or escaping, in response to tactile stimulations, such as rubbing and scratching. This exaggerated response is explained by slower habituation to repeated tactile stimulus. How the child has a slower habituation begs the question, is it becasue parents try to avoid the tanrum when a new texture is placed on the body in the form of clothes. I am going to say "yes" from experience. The more severe the disorder, the more severe the tactile problems. I am fortunate he is not worse for there ARE a few things he will wear--all well worn and very soft and comfy for my Space Boy.

ON a positive note, I cringed when he left the house for speech therapy at shcool and it was cancelled. Probably good since he has two black eyes thanks to Frank pusing himoff the coffee table and him hitting his forhead right between the eyes. At least the swelling has gone down. I tried to get a photo of his battle wounds but he chose not to co-operate.



that tie dye that I made is being worn on Saturday the 14th. He still has it on--now under a long sleeve red shirt. Title picture shorts HAVE been changed from the plaid seen in the title shot to camo shorts. Still on his body....