How to keep warm when you have sensory issues

[AutisticLegoLover]

Dd is not diagnosed but I am going to start the process next week with the school and GP. She has hands and feet that turn purple and blue and sometimes white in the cold. We are talking corpse-like. She doesn't want to wear a coat or gloves or a hat. She finds a coat too restrictive for school and there's nowhere to keep it so she'd have to carry it round all day. Gloves aren't tolerated at all but she might be ok with wrist warmers from turtle doves. The GP told her to wear gloves years ago but she just can't tolerate them.
She also hates being too warm yet wears jumpers in the summer as she likes her arms covered because she can't stand the feeling of sun cream.

Any ideas for keeping warm in the cold weather on the walk to school?

Aw bless her. Ds2 can't stand wearing stuff either and he ends up cold. I'm very similar, but can tolerate a hat and gloves for short periods.

How about a hardwarmer? It's a small pack filled with a chemical that you activate and hold in your hand as it heats up. They're reusable.

I layer up with a light cotton cardigan or sleeveless waistcoat underneath a light anorak and that can help. It's not tight or bulky, but the layers can trap warmth.

A loose cotton cardigan in the summer keeps the sun off exposed skin.

As for the hat, would a cotton snood help? Something light and with plenty of give?

Sheepskin insoles can help with the cold feet. I also find wearing a knee high stocking, then a pair of socks over can help because you can remove the socks if you get too hot or feel restricted.

How old is she? Will she wear base layers?
My kids wore thermal long sleeved vests and long leggings things under their uniform.

She's 13.

Would she wear a gillet? It doesn't cover the arms, but keeping the core warm will help. A lightweight down one will pack down small for when not in use, and not restrictive round the arms or wrists. And a thin cotton snood/buff can make a big difference, and is small and easy to carry when not wearing if she could tolerate that? Thermal vest and tights, even if she won't wear full thermals?

If you can get wool or silk or bamboo layers or vests they can be better at regulating temperature, so keeping you warm but not too hot, rather than synthetic materials which can feel sweaty and hot more quickly.