Sensory issues with school uniform

My 15 year old daughter has high functioning autism and has always had sensory issues with clothing such as not liking certain fabrics, seams, etc. Recently she has developed a patch on her neck which has become super-sensitive during the last few days preventing her from wearing her school polo shirt. The patch does look a little inflamed, but although various creams seem to have calmed it down visually, she still goes into meltdown when she tries on her polo shirt. Because of this she won't go into school and although she would be allowed to adapt her uniform to reduced the sensitivity, she still refuses to go because she would look different from the other girls and she is extremely self-conscious.

It would be great to hear from anyone else who has had a similar problem or has any ideas on what might help this situation.

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  • Hi Pink Lady,

      I'm sure you've thought of this, but is it in the vicinity of the label? Can you cut it out?

    Both my sons have sensory issues. One strips as soon as he gets in through the door; which is fine by us, but the other will only wear certain clothing. Has to be soft and is not always weather appropriate either. School uniform is the worst, they don't exactly make it child friendly do they.

    My boys wore soft clothing (T-shirts) under their School clothes (Shirt & Tie uniform.)as a barrier. This wasn't ideal for the Summer and wasn't really permitted by the School, however it did calm the irritation.

    Sorry I cannot be of more help. I hope it calms down for her. I know how distressing it can be.

    Regards

    Coogy

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  • Hi Pink Lady,

      I'm sure you've thought of this, but is it in the vicinity of the label? Can you cut it out?

    Both my sons have sensory issues. One strips as soon as he gets in through the door; which is fine by us, but the other will only wear certain clothing. Has to be soft and is not always weather appropriate either. School uniform is the worst, they don't exactly make it child friendly do they.

    My boys wore soft clothing (T-shirts) under their School clothes (Shirt & Tie uniform.)as a barrier. This wasn't ideal for the Summer and wasn't really permitted by the School, however it did calm the irritation.

    Sorry I cannot be of more help. I hope it calms down for her. I know how distressing it can be.

    Regards

    Coogy

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