To dress a child who doesn’t have ASD in M+S easy dress/autism clothes?

[NotASDJustLovelyAndClumsy]

As title says really.

DD is 7, and is dyslexic, has DCD, hypermobility and eczema.

She struggles with buttons, she hasn’t got the dexterity in her fingers to do them. She also doesn’t like labels or seems as they irritate her skin and cause it to break out in eczema. So for school where she gets less help with dressing she wears the M+S Easy Dress/Autism trousers or skirt and polo shirts (the ones with Velcro), then an oversized logoed school jumper.

To her she looks just like her friends with a few adjustments that no-one else can see. My DD loves it, the quality is brilliant and I’ve never had any trouble getting hold of it as I order it online although a few times I’ve had to wait for the size I’ve needed as they don’t have it in stock (but I always buy awhile before I need the next size so never an issue)

My friend whose son has ASD says I’m making a mockery of the clothing, it’s not for DD as she doesn’t have ASD and I should leave the clothes for those who need it. She says M+S should ask for proof of diagnosis before selling the items.

AIBU to use it? And if I am where can I get similar uniform that she can wear that isn’t specifically aimed at those with ASD?

Your friend is a knob. And I have an autistic child.

Ah sorry OP, don't know where I got that from- but it sounds like the head told you about this range because they felt you and your Dd would benefit. So again- tell your "friend" to do one.

The M&S easy dressing range is a god send to all children who struggle with dressing be that through ASD, LD, dyspraxia or anything else. The more demand there is for it, the more likely M&S will continue to make it.

Your friend is incorrect, but equally I can see why she is stressed as it often sells out.

Your friend is rude and entitled. They are not 'autism clothes' the only one of my children who wears them is the one who is not Autistic ! She has dyspraxia and visual processing issues.. she cant do waistbands or line up buttons ! Your friend is a complete dick... sorry...

I have two autistic children who are now young adults. Dd also has hyper mobility and both have fine motor skill issues.

Your friend is being ridiculous. The clothes are for anyone who needs them.

Stick with the clothes, ditch the 'friend'

Your friend isn’t really your friend.
Having watched thirty 6 year olds trying to get changed for PE for several years, I think these garments should be compulsory for all children!

How odd... I don't see any mention specifically of ASD on the website. The only specific conditions I could see were hip dysplasia and tube feeding.

Brilliant M&S has this range now, clearly for all kids who may benefit from them.

My DD is hypermobile too & it comes with feeling fabric seams etc more. Your friend is being ridiculous

OFC you are not being unreasonable