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Maybe someone can help me. Starting to wonder if my 6yo may have some kind of ssensory processing disorder.

I can't offer you any advice, but I suffer from this as well - some days I don't eve know what to do b/c if its an especially bad day, fabrics (even soft, normal ones) actually hurt. I have gone home mid-day and changed b/c of this. As a child, I also refused to wear pants/tights b/c having the fabric touch my skin hurt or just made me crazy. It even extends to temperature (extremes make my skin hurt) and people touching me is a huge trigger. I hope you find something to help her! I know I've just had to suffer through it. My husband thinks I'm a kook b/c I always tell him that random things (even soft things, like fleece) make my skin hurt.

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My boys are like this with tags and with socks,,,ds#2 gets like this with clothes sometimes where he wants to change his shirt....he does have dry skin, and I think this may be the trigger for him.

I would def. get some recommendations for drs. You will not rest easy unless you do. You will beat yourself up thinking, does she have it, does she not have it.

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I think this might be normal. As a child, I hated tights, leggings and especially jeans. I also hated turtlenecks or anything confining around the neck. They just bothered me. I always felt "itchy" and I always made me mom let me wear dresses with no tights and/or sweatpants. I liked ALL of my shirts to be too big and baggy. As an adult, I still can't wear high collared shirts. I prefer V-neck. If anything comes to close to my neck, it is really, really bothersome. I can't even explain it. I wear jeans now, but I still don't love to wear them. I prefer baggy sweatpants and dresses still. LOL. I don't know. It's only been clothes where I have this issue. Are there other areas where she has problems? Like won't touch certain things or play with them based on how they feel? I always say trust your gut and if you will feel better getting her tested- then do it. But at the same time I think it is normal and just cater to her needs. I know I don't have SPD but I was the same way as a child. However, I have heard SPD is becoming prevalent nowadays.

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I have no experience with this but lots of hugs. You are not a bad mom. It must be hard. Your school and Dr should we helping you figure this out. I will say that I went thru a skirt phase as a kid for no real reason. I'd let her pick own clothes buy same things in different colors, as long as its not inappropriate (sexy/ tight /pajamas for school etc) good luck hugs

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I don't know if this will help, but my DD was complaining that her clothing made her itchy. So I got mango shea body butter from Target and she no longer complains that her clothing is itchy. It was her skin. She has really dry skin so things touching her skin bothered her. Now that we use the cream on her she no longer complains that her clothing hurts her. She has a bath and immediately after we use the creme all over and then really dry her, so it locks in the moisture from the bath first.

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I would call an OT directly and get an appointment for an evaluation for SPD. Good luck

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I would contact a specialist, just for your piece of mind. DS develops tics from time to time, and one of his a couple of years ago was pulling his underwear. About 6 months ago he was scratching his neck and I cut the labels from most of his shirts, until I realized it was a tic as well. It's good you have her checked about the tics. The doctors told me tics are normal.

Good luck to you

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My 10 yo DD is like this (food and clothing, gets frustrated easily, very sensitive) and also has a tic. The neorologist says all within the norm, that she will grow out of it. She was a spirited kid since the day she was born. We both struggle daily.

My only advice is to LET THINGS GO for her sake and yours. For example, let her wear the few things she is comfortable in and forget that you spent money on other clothes that she chooses not to wear. Take all the tags off if needed. Keep doing the things that DO work.

I never got her OT or any kind of evaluation or therapy, but my SIL who works in early intervention suggested to slowly get her used to stuff. For example, if it's a pair of tights, get her to wear it for a minute at a time. If a kid doesnt like a bath, put one finger in, then another, than a hand, etc.

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My DD has SPD. She's 5. I noticed it at about 18 months and it has gotten worse as she gets older. She has a lot of the same complaints as your DD , she has other issues as well. We received services last year through the district. We did a brushing technique where we desensitized her skin with a special brush. It worked WONDERS but then she regressed (some kids do) We went back to the brushing but it didn't work. She no longer receives services . It's just something we have to live with. I try to pick out the most tolerable outfits, but some days, everything bothers her. Its a struggle getting her dressed almost everyday. Summer is easier bc she will wear a dress and flip flops and be fine.

I just wanted to add - I went through the school district, she was evaluated and they found some other minor things that helped her qualify. I'm not sure she would have qualified for free services if it was just sensory b/c it didn't impact her in school. But you should start with the school district.

Good luck!

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I would recommend an OT consult. Sensory processing issues can be challenging, tricky, hard to get your finger on as it can appear as "strong preference" for certain things/texture/food. It's difficult for the children who experience it, though, especially if it is a real sensory issue. Certain treatment approaches help, and are effective. 'Will FM you later, as I'm still outside.

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DS has some mild sensory issues and we initially went through the school district. They did not at first approve OT---and when they finally did it was a bitchandahalf finding someone, because everyone had caseloads already.

Even through my insurance we couldn't find someone.


We finally got a woman and we did not really care for her.

This year (Pre-K) he is only receiving OT and I have the new lady giving the service to him at the school.

ETA: We were not initially approved for services strictly on sensory. He had some other stuff going on too. From people I have spoken to who work in the field, I have been told it's TOUGH to get services for just sensory. Good luck!

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Thank you very much everyone.

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I'm a former OT . It sounds like she may need some desensitization and sensory reintegration. The tics may very well be stemming from the anxiety she feels towards textures. I would recommend an OT eval. Good luck.

Maybe someone can help me. Starting to wonder if my 6yo may have some kind of ssensory processing disorder.

I think some pickiness about clothing comfort is normal at that age. And after wearing less clothing for the summer, it could be more difficult. But, you know her best as her Mom and should get her checked out if you think some therapies could help her.
Maybe she has some nervousness or anxiety that is trigerring her tics and maybe the anxiety also increases her discomfort with things touching her.