Sensory W.I.S.E. Solutions Podcast Summer Retrospective

We're continuing our look back at the top 10 podcast episodes so you can brush up on your sensory wisdom over the summer!

This week, a topic very close to my heart: clothing sensitivities. 

Let's talk about clothes!

Tags are too itchy, seams are too irritating, pants are either too tight or too loose; the shoes don't feel "just right." Whatever the clothing issue is, I've heard it all.


As a pediatric Occupational Therapist, clothing sensitivities is one of the most common challenges I support in my professional practice and in my personal life.


Read on for tips about how to know when you need to intervene and what some of my favorite strategies are.

Here are two easy things you can do to make getting dressed a little easier:

1. Don't be afraid to accommodate your child if you can.

• Decide what you’re willing to live with and focus on the things left over that are truly impacting daily participation.

2. Find ways to practice through play during “neutral” times.

• This means not when you need to actually leave the house. Instead, practice on the weekends or after school. Start off small, like wearing socks for 1 minute while you dance to a silly song.

Hmm...Aren't sure if it's just a sensory quirk or a something more to support? Listen to the episode where I give some examples between the two.


And this is important: I also discuss why these clothing sensitivities are more than just an irritation for your child and bring to light some of the ways this can impact their behavior!

There are so many concepts wrapped up in sensory sensitivities and clothing. Unpack some of that with these episodes:

• Podcast/blog: Update on our clothing sensitivity journey
• Podcast/blog: Accommodation vs. exposure 
  
• Podcast/blog: Behind the scenes: morning routine

Have a great week! Thanks for being here :)