My 11 year DS recently started high school - he has ASD and is a ‘hugger’. There is a ‘no physical contact’ rule at school.
I totally get that not everyone is comfortable with any physical contact especially people with ASD who possibly have sensory issues (with touch).
But his friends are also ‘huggers’ and they are often trying to hug each other and then get told off for breaking the rules.
Each day when I collect him from school he’s sad as he can’t give or receive hugs from his friends.
Surely there’s no need to force this rule on people who clearly enjoy some physical contact?
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No physical contact in school rule
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Marie0 · 28/09/2018 19:46
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