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First bra/crop top for 11 year old with sensory issues?

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almostalwayslaura · 17/09/2025 21:09

My 11 year old daughter is developing buds - she needs to start wearing a little crop top or bra however I’ve bought a few different types and she won’t wear any of them. She hasn’t officially been diagnosed but we saw a psychologist earlier in the year who advised in his opinion she was autistic with pda traits. It was eye opening for all her quirks over the years.

I am searching for a sensory friendly crop top/bra top suitable for an 11 year old. Not too tight and lightweight as she is always ‘too hot!’

thank you

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Bluebooknumber10 · 17/09/2025 21:16

Dd has asd and a bra was a big issue, didn't start wearing one till aged 14, when her friends comenented on the lack of bra. We started off with a tighter fitting vest (which is still her preference, then she had an m and s first bra (2 years later its still the only bra she'll wear and only when she leaves the house). Does she actually need a bra? I never brought up the subject after telling dd when she was ready I'd buy some bras. She came to me when she was ready.

almostalwayslaura · 17/09/2025 21:19

Bluebooknumber10 · 17/09/2025 21:16

Dd has asd and a bra was a big issue, didn't start wearing one till aged 14, when her friends comenented on the lack of bra. We started off with a tighter fitting vest (which is still her preference, then she had an m and s first bra (2 years later its still the only bra she'll wear and only when she leaves the house). Does she actually need a bra? I never brought up the subject after telling dd when she was ready I'd buy some bras. She came to me when she was ready.

She probably only needs one on PE days for getting changed (friends all wearing them and don’t want any comments) she is developing and only wears a thin polo shirt to school and her ‘buds’ can be seen through the shirt. I’d prefer something to cover up. I’ve tried crop tops but she isn’t a fan wearing that under the polo shirt.

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