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My son has the same problem, for about 2 years or so, as soon as he gets home he always takes his pants off. It used to drive me crazy because he would walk around the house in his underwear all the time. He is 16 and I dont really want to see that, so I have finally "trained" him to put put something on when he comes out of his room. Well, anyways I finally found some pants that don't make him crazy to wear, they are really soft. The brand is like RSQ from Tilly's and he only likes the gray ones, so I just bought the gray ones, like 5 pairs. It's looks like he wears the same pants everyday but he has enough going on everyday with irritations, so I guess if he can live with that I can too, and t-shirts only . He also hates the feel of cardboard and styrofoam, I mean really hates it. Totally creeps

him out.LOL! I guess my advice is find something he likes and just buy the same brand and type.

Candy

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 7:08:02 PMSubject: Clothes and sensory issues

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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My son has the same problem, for about 2 years or so, as soon as he gets home he always takes his pants off. It used to drive me crazy because he would walk around the house in his underwear all the time. He is 16 and I dont really want to see that, so I have finally "trained" him to put put something on when he comes out of his room. Well, anyways I finally found some pants that don't make him crazy to wear, they are really soft. The brand is like RSQ from Tilly's and he only likes the gray ones, so I just bought the gray ones, like 5 pairs. It's looks like he wears the same pants everyday but he has enough going on everyday with irritations, so I guess if he can live with that I can too, and t-shirts only . He also hates the feel of cardboard and styrofoam, I mean really hates it. Totally creeps

him out.LOL! I guess my advice is find something he likes and just buy the same brand and type.

Candy

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 7:08:02 PMSubject: Clothes and sensory issues

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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Funny, my mom used to say when you find a shoe you like buy one in every color.

Never heard of that brand before. I recently bought my son a hoodie from Lands

End on sale and it was so soft he'd wear it 24/7 if I'd let him. :)

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Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

 

My son has the same problem, for about 2 years or so, as soon as he gets home he

always takes his pants off. It used to drive me crazy because he would walk

around the house in his underwear all the time. He is 16 and I dont really want

to see that, so I have finally " trained " him to put put something on when he

comes out of his room. Well, anyways I finally found some pants that don't make

him crazy to wear, they are really soft. The brand is like RSQ from Tilly's and

he only likes the gray ones, so I just bought the gray ones, like 5 pairs. It's

looks like he wears the same pants everyday but he has enough going on everyday

with irritations, so I guess if he can live with that I can too, and t-shirts

only . He also hates the feel of cardboard and styrofoam, I mean really hates

it. Totally creeps him out.LOL! I guess my advice is find something he likes and

just buy the same brand and type.

 

Candy

To: autism-aspergers

Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 7:08:02 PM

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

 

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt

or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless

shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he

says, " It bothers!!! " not " It bothers me! " (correcting his grammar here) :) Then

he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just

wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of

it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at

the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is

soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his

waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist

band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The

4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his

skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy

clothes for my little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within

moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his

sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers

him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain

and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually

bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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Funny, my mom used to say when you find a shoe you like buy one in every color.

Never heard of that brand before. I recently bought my son a hoodie from Lands

End on sale and it was so soft he'd wear it 24/7 if I'd let him. :)

--- Original Message ---

Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

 

My son has the same problem, for about 2 years or so, as soon as he gets home he

always takes his pants off. It used to drive me crazy because he would walk

around the house in his underwear all the time. He is 16 and I dont really want

to see that, so I have finally " trained " him to put put something on when he

comes out of his room. Well, anyways I finally found some pants that don't make

him crazy to wear, they are really soft. The brand is like RSQ from Tilly's and

he only likes the gray ones, so I just bought the gray ones, like 5 pairs. It's

looks like he wears the same pants everyday but he has enough going on everyday

with irritations, so I guess if he can live with that I can too, and t-shirts

only . He also hates the feel of cardboard and styrofoam, I mean really hates

it. Totally creeps him out.LOL! I guess my advice is find something he likes and

just buy the same brand and type.

 

Candy

To: autism-aspergers

Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 7:08:02 PM

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

 

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt

or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless

shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he

says, " It bothers!!! " not " It bothers me! " (correcting his grammar here) :) Then

he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just

wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of

it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at

the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is

soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his

waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist

band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The

4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his

skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy

clothes for my little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within

moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his

sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers

him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain

and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually

bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issuesTo: autism-aspergers Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issuesTo: autism-aspergers Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes

shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for

him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him

only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and

electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother

him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is

pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

--- Original Message ---

Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

 

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts 

his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and

occasionally suspenders to keep them up.  its just rediculous. I've resorted to

taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them.  He's also so picky

about things...only polos or only this color ect  so i just make him pick it

all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

 

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt

or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless

shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he

says, " It bothers!!! " not " It bothers me! " (correcting his grammar here) :) Then

he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just

wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of

it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at

the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is

soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his

waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist

band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The

4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his

skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy

clothes for my little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within

moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his

sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers

him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain

and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually

bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes

shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for

him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him

only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and

electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother

him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is

pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

--- Original Message ---

Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

 

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts 

his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and

occasionally suspenders to keep them up.  its just rediculous. I've resorted to

taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them.  He's also so picky

about things...only polos or only this color ect  so i just make him pick it

all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

 

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt

or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless

shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he

says, " It bothers!!! " not " It bothers me! " (correcting his grammar here) :) Then

he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just

wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of

it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at

the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is

soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his

waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist

band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The

4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his

skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy

clothes for my little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within

moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his

sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers

him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain

and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually

bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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My son also likes hoodies even in summer, maybe all our kids like them ( ? ) my son likes to hide when he is upset maybe with hoods up it's like hiding. IDK? Just a thought. I had never heard of that brand either but it was at a popular store around here called Tilly's they are the straight skinny type of jeans. My son isnt really into the brands so much as to just what he likes and what is comfortable, unfortunately the pants are not cheap about 40 dollars a pair but they are really soft and if he wears them it's worth it. I have found some on clearance on occasion for like 20 dollars, and snatched up all the gray ones in his size.

Candy

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 7:58:22 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer --- Original Message ---Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11To: autism-aspergers Subject: Re:

Clothes and sensory issues I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)Daisy: wife to ,Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and FaytheSubject: Clothes and sensory issuesTo: autism-aspergers Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears

a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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My son also likes hoodies even in summer, maybe all our kids like them ( ? ) my son likes to hide when he is upset maybe with hoods up it's like hiding. IDK? Just a thought. I had never heard of that brand either but it was at a popular store around here called Tilly's they are the straight skinny type of jeans. My son isnt really into the brands so much as to just what he likes and what is comfortable, unfortunately the pants are not cheap about 40 dollars a pair but they are really soft and if he wears them it's worth it. I have found some on clearance on occasion for like 20 dollars, and snatched up all the gray ones in his size.

Candy

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 7:58:22 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer --- Original Message ---Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11To: autism-aspergers Subject: Re:

Clothes and sensory issues I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)Daisy: wife to ,Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and FaytheSubject: Clothes and sensory issuesTo: autism-aspergers Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears

a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom: "srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

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,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom: "srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

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Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

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Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

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I understand your frustration. It used to be a huge issue for my daughter. She couldn't walk on certain surfaces, hated the seams in socks, tags in clothes, etc. Though I agree with you that sometimes they need to have exposure so that they can lessen the sensitivities over time, I also think that prolonged exposure requires so much control on their part that they may have little tolerance for anything else. That may lead to more meltdowns, etc. My daughter is now 11 and hates wearing jeans; she wants to only wear sweats which is not acceptable in a TN summer. So she's learning to compromise and just change clothes when she gets home. I'm glad that most t-shirts have no tags anymore, but she will not wear a dress unless I make her.

It's not a battle I'm willing to fight. At least in your case, there's a younger child who can take advantage of any clothes your son won't wear. Ours just end up donated.

Kiara

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 9:08:02 PMSubject: Clothes and sensory issues

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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I understand your frustration. It used to be a huge issue for my daughter. She couldn't walk on certain surfaces, hated the seams in socks, tags in clothes, etc. Though I agree with you that sometimes they need to have exposure so that they can lessen the sensitivities over time, I also think that prolonged exposure requires so much control on their part that they may have little tolerance for anything else. That may lead to more meltdowns, etc. My daughter is now 11 and hates wearing jeans; she wants to only wear sweats which is not acceptable in a TN summer. So she's learning to compromise and just change clothes when she gets home. I'm glad that most t-shirts have no tags anymore, but she will not wear a dress unless I make her.

It's not a battle I'm willing to fight. At least in your case, there's a younger child who can take advantage of any clothes your son won't wear. Ours just end up donated.

Kiara

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 9:08:02 PMSubject: Clothes and sensory issues

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.comSherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom: "srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

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Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

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You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.comSherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom: "srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

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Thank you Kim. My husband wears them but like you said they are hard to find. I'm going to look online too. The ones I bought don't have a tag but a gathered leg that bothers him :( It's always something! To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Tue, June

28, 2011 11:38:20 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom: "srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

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Thank you Kim. My husband wears them but like you said they are hard to find. I'm going to look online too. The ones I bought don't have a tag but a gathered leg that bothers him :( It's always something! To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Tue, June

28, 2011 11:38:20 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom: "srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

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Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

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Thank you Kiara! I would be so upset if I didn't have a younger son to take advantage of all the clothes he won't wear! My son will pretty much wear ANY type or ANY color I put on him. I wonder if when he's an adult he will wear clothes that match LOL b/c I pick out 90% of his clothes for him. My son will wear jeans as long as they aren't too slim (some companies go overboard) and the adjustable waist isn't too tight. He likes to wear a belt even if he doesn't need it to keep the pants up! I hope that he can get used to these because Daddy is less sympathetic than I am and I'd rather fight with my son a little than to explain to my husband that it didn't work out and hear his frustrations :) LOL To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 11:46:06 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I understand your frustration. It used to be a huge issue for my daughter. She couldn't walk on certain surfaces, hated the seams in socks, tags in clothes, etc. Though I agree with you that sometimes they need to have exposure so that they can lessen the sensitivities over time, I also think that prolonged exposure requires so much control on their part that they may have little tolerance for anything else. That may lead to more meltdowns, etc. My daughter is now 11 and hates wearing jeans; she wants to only wear sweats which is not acceptable in a TN summer. So she's learning to compromise and just change clothes when she gets home. I'm glad that most t-shirts have no tags anymore, but she will not wear a dress unless I make her.

It's not a battle I'm willing to fight. At least in your case, there's a younger child who can take advantage of any clothes your son won't wear. Ours just end up donated.

Kiara

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 9:08:02 PMSubject: Clothes and sensory issues

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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Thank you Kiara! I would be so upset if I didn't have a younger son to take advantage of all the clothes he won't wear! My son will pretty much wear ANY type or ANY color I put on him. I wonder if when he's an adult he will wear clothes that match LOL b/c I pick out 90% of his clothes for him. My son will wear jeans as long as they aren't too slim (some companies go overboard) and the adjustable waist isn't too tight. He likes to wear a belt even if he doesn't need it to keep the pants up! I hope that he can get used to these because Daddy is less sympathetic than I am and I'd rather fight with my son a little than to explain to my husband that it didn't work out and hear his frustrations :) LOL To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 11:46:06 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I understand your frustration. It used to be a huge issue for my daughter. She couldn't walk on certain surfaces, hated the seams in socks, tags in clothes, etc. Though I agree with you that sometimes they need to have exposure so that they can lessen the sensitivities over time, I also think that prolonged exposure requires so much control on their part that they may have little tolerance for anything else. That may lead to more meltdowns, etc. My daughter is now 11 and hates wearing jeans; she wants to only wear sweats which is not acceptable in a TN summer. So she's learning to compromise and just change clothes when she gets home. I'm glad that most t-shirts have no tags anymore, but she will not wear a dress unless I make her.

It's not a battle I'm willing to fight. At least in your case, there's a younger child who can take advantage of any clothes your son won't wear. Ours just end up donated.

Kiara

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tue, June 28, 2011 9:08:02 PMSubject: Clothes and sensory issues

Hi,Question????What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc? When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on

his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my little man. I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize. :)

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Thank you Sherri! It's www.softclothing.net though for the rest of the group that might be interested. Really interesting website. I had been on websites just for specific items (ex. socks) but I didn't know that an all in one online store existed. Unfortunately, their underwear product isn't out until November 2011 :) With three years of research that went into these underwear coming in Nov. I've got to see them!! :) Thanks again Sherri! To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 12:58:44 AMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.comSherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom:

"srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

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Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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Thank you Sherri! It's www.softclothing.net though for the rest of the group that might be interested. Really interesting website. I had been on websites just for specific items (ex. socks) but I didn't know that an all in one online store existed. Unfortunately, their underwear product isn't out until November 2011 :) With three years of research that went into these underwear coming in Nov. I've got to see them!! :) Thanks again Sherri! To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 12:58:44 AMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.comSherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom:

"srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

--- Original Message ---

Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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About clothes, I cannot stand scratchy stuff and most tags at the back

of your neck. I cut them all off no matter how beautiful they may be. I

just assume everybody is like that and cut the ones off the clothes I

buy for the kids but then my daughter bawls me out, where are the tags?

Got it for free..hmm. As to Lucas he is very picky about his clothing,

won't wear those slick kind of sweats have to be cotton and doesn't like

jeans too much but looks so cute in them. Those cotton sweats were

really looking bad before the school year was over, he looked like a

ragamuffin...but I sure do understand why he likes them. There is a lot

of women's clothes there is no way I would wear, wonder how anybody

wears them.

Carolyn

Sherri Cline wrote:

>

> You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.com

> <http://www.softclothing.com>

> Sherri

>

> 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in

> me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do

> nothing.

>

> *From:* Kim Crawford

> *To:* " autism-aspergers "

> <autism-aspergers >

> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PM

> *Subject:* Re: Clothes and sensory issues

>

>

> ,

>

> If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and

> comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that

> Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They

> are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son

> loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)

>

> Good luck!

> Kim

>

> *From:* " srt12780@... "

> *To:* autism-aspergers

> *Sent:* Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PM

> *Subject:* Re: Clothes and sensory issues

>

>

> Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He

> only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the

> things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping

> online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that

> he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to

> find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son

> likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is

> pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

>

>

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Ah, my apologies for the typo. Thank you for the correction. I hope all find it helpful.Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6:03 AMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Thank you Sherri! It's www.softclothing.net though for the rest of the group that might be interested. Really interesting website. I had been on websites just for specific items (ex. socks) but I didn't know that an all in one online store existed. Unfortunately, their underwear product isn't out until November 2011 :) With three years of research that went into these underwear coming in Nov. I've got to see them!! :) Thanks again Sherri! To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 12:58:44 AMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.comSherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: "autism-aspergers "

<autism-aspergers >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom:

"srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

--- Original Message ---

Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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Ah, my apologies for the typo. Thank you for the correction. I hope all find it helpful.Sherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: autism-aspergers Sent: Wednesday, June 29, 2011 6:03 AMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Thank you Sherri! It's www.softclothing.net though for the rest of the group that might be interested. Really interesting website. I had been on websites just for specific items (ex. socks) but I didn't know that an all in one online store existed. Unfortunately, their underwear product isn't out until November 2011 :) With three years of research that went into these underwear coming in Nov. I've got to see them!! :) Thanks again Sherri! To: "autism-aspergers " <autism-aspergers >Sent: Wed, June 29, 2011 12:58:44 AMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

You may want to have a look at www.softclothing.comSherri 15:5 I am the vine; you are the branches. If a man remains in me, and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.To: "autism-aspergers "

<autism-aspergers >Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 8:38 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

,If you can find them... Hanes makes underwear that are tagless and comfort waist. They don't really have a waistband. I think that Hanes stopped making them but I occasionally find them at KMart. They are the best briefs. They also make them in boxer briefs. My son loves them and he can't stand any tags on ANYTHING. :-)Good luck!KimFrom:

"srt12780@..."

To: autism-aspergers Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2011 10:58 PMSubject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

Well shopping with him would be complete torture for both of us. He only goes shopping if it is completely the only option. I buy the things I know work for him online. I do a majority of my shopping online. I can go places with him only when HE has something there that he likes for example Walmart has a toy and electronic dept. Need to find his skinny butt some undies that don't brother him. :) My son likes polos and tree but his favorite thing in the world is pullovers/hoodies------even in the summer

--- Original Message ---

Sent: June 28, 2011 6/28/11

To: autism-aspergers

Subject: Re: Clothes and sensory issues

I could've written this post...Bray will be 10 this yr and wears 4/5 shorts his jeans for school will be 12slims w/ adjustable waist, a belt and occasionally suspenders to keep them up. its just rediculous. I've resorted to taking him w/ me to try things on and to approve them. He's also so picky about things...only polos or only this color ect so i just make him pick it all out for me. ;)

Daisy: wife to ,

Mom to Adayla, Braydon, Colton, and Faythe

Subject: Clothes and sensory issues

To: autism-aspergers

Date: Tuesday, June 28, 2011, 9:08 PM

Hi,

Question????

What do you all do when your child dislikes a certain fabric or tag on his shirt or seems in socks etc?

When my son was really little we solved the sock problem and now I buy tagless shirts 99% of the time, but I just bought him a new pack of underware and he says, "It bothers!!!" not "It bothers me!" (correcting his grammar here) :) Then he begins to jump up and down and squeal. I'm frustrated b/c it seems it's just wasteful and although he has a baby brother and eventually he'll get use out of it so not a big deal, right? But I'm still frustrated, although I understand at the same time. I just wish it wasn't so difficult to buy him clothes. The boy is soooooooo skinny. He's almost 9 and wears a 4/5 shorts if he's lucky b/c his waist is so thin. I bought him a 7 slim shorts tonight w/ an adjustable waist band and they were still so big and baggy on him he looked like a homeboy :) The 4/5 shorts are too high on his thigh and he needs the length to cover up his skinny boney legs :) Anyway, just venting here about how difficult it is to buy clothes for my

little man.

I think sometimes he should work through the tantrum and have to wear it within moderation. I do everyting I can when I buy his clothes to be sensitive to his sensory issues, but sometimes he's going to have to wear something that bothers him and get over it, right? What do you all think? I'm not living in his brain and don't really understand. I might think I understand but it could actually bother him way more than I realize.

:)

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