Is this a sensatory issue?

[glimmer]

DD 2.5 likes to hold a silk blanket (used to be my night gown ) and rub it against smooth cold surfaces, e.g. waterbottle, door handles, my finger nails.
She does this and sucks her thumb at the same time, especially when tired or overstimulated. Is this a sensatory issue in the sense of a problem? Is there anything I can learn from this and should pay attention to? She is bothered by
tags in her clothes, but not more than I would. She has a rare chromosome disorder, but is doing exceptionally well. No AS traits in my opinion. I am rather ignorant about sensatory issues, hence my question.

Sounds like it's a coping mechanism. Babies like muslin squares or dummies when they are tired or overstimulated. I wouldn't read into it anymore than that for now. It's when there are lots of other little traits that you start to think "hmmmmm".

Ahem - I meant "sensory". Not a native speaker but still embarrassed...

Thanks Sally. I guess agree, but if you have a child with SN you question everything, don't you?

have a google about sensory processing disorder if you are worried, it doesn't have to come as part of ASD, dd3 has SPD without having ASD. Ds2 (NT so far) is 2.9 and loves his muslin still, he likes to rub it against his nose and have it under his face when he goes to sleep.

I have had the advice to allow your child to have the sensations they seek as much as possible, something like this which causes no safety problems is not worth stressing over. She is regulating her own sensations and calming herself. Google sensory processing for more info.

Thanks for your opinion. Yes, I try and enable her 'sensory experiences' (why do they tend to be messy ...) just for the fun of it. Don't think it's a problem just wanted to make sure I am not missing anything. DS (NT) couldn't car less about sensory experiences....

I used to do similar. I am not ASD. I still like to feel various textures like cold sheets and velvet, but it doesn't affect my day to day life and I don't carry my blankie round with me any more :)

I wouldn't worry about it x

(I do have other sensory problems - certain smells freak me out, for example! - BUT you can have sensory issues without it being something more, like the others have said)

glimmer personaly i think you may be reading too much into this as you know she already has a chromosone dx .My ds2(9.6yrs) still has his teddy he had from birth..i say teddy actually it's a head without ears or legs or body! it has been chewed while he sucks his thumb(he will be so cross i have put this on mn!!!)

DS1(10.10yrs) will not wear anything with tag in the neck and socks are a nightmare!!

ds3 (7.8) who does have problems..is not bothered by anything!!

I would be more worried about losing the silk blanket than what is done with it !!!

Further to my own experiences, DS (7) saw a paed about possible dyspraxia and we mentioned all his sensory issues (particularly touch and noise), and she just said that there is 'nothing wrong' with him (sensory-wise) and that that's normal for him, amd that we need to adjust our expectations of normal. I though that was quite wise, really.