Tactile sensitivity and 'Mr Towel'!

[debs40]

I just wanted to share a tip with those of you who have dcs with tactile sensitivity.

We have yet to see our OT but I got some tips from her in a telephone call a few weeks ago. One was to try and 'desensitise' ds using a rough old towel before putting on problem clothes.

This has worked a treat . DS still wears the same things all the time but when it comes to a problem area (e.g. for him he hates his school polo shirt collar) we get out 'Mr Towel', do the 'Mr Towel song' (don't ask ) and all have a laugh as I give him a good rub .

He has even started to ask for it now. Incredible!! Will start building up to trying it with new clothes soon ....

I hate it when the school do things like that, i understand where you are coming from, the sweet are not important. They dont seem to realise the importance of doing what you say you will or explaining why they cant.

My ds would find something like that upsetting.

Good luck tomorrow, i will say it now, as i wont be around i have a DLA tribunal hearing.

Blimey, good luck! Have not ventured down that road yet - let me know how you go.

Thanks Debs40, back from tribunal, its been adjourned until January, they want a dx, so much for it being based on needs!

Let us know how your meeting went?