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Complicated tops for autistic DD

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jotunn · 23/09/2023 22:05

I have a 16yo autistic DD who needs long sleeve tops for school but has huge sensory issues about sleeves over her forearms. Her sensory issues allow her to wear jackets or hoodies, but her sixth form doesn't allow either. She cannot wear long sleeve jumpers, jersey tops or cardigans. At the moment she is managing with plaid shirts but it's going to be too cold for that soon.

She likes baggy and shapeless but is very tiny ( size of an average 12 year old) so is completely swamped by the men's tops she is prepared to consider...

Any suggestions for hood free sensory friendly tops would be amazing

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Britpopbaby · 24/09/2023 13:42

Would this not be a reasonable adjustment OP for the sixth form to allow her wear these items of clothing?

JustAMinutePleass · 24/09/2023 13:44

costco are selling some amazingly warm mens plaid shirts rn - maybe check them out?

jotunn · 02/10/2023 11:16

Sorry for the delay in coming back - thank you all very much.

We've been through the thread and DD has chosen some thick plaid shirts to wear over t-shirts and one full zip fleece for really cold days. It has to be worn inside out at the moment as it has slightly annoying seams, but it is being worn which is a plus.

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UnfortunateTypo · 02/10/2023 19:57

So pleased she managed to find something that she felt comfortable in.

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