Touch - Sensory processing

What you might notice:

• Over-responding to some touch, particularly light touch
• Dislikes brushing teeth, brushing hair
• Does not like getting hands messy.

• Use deep pressure rather than light touch
• Try placing a heavy item on your lap when it is difficult to avoid light touch, such as when having your hair cut
• Use massage/deep pressure before and after activities that involve light touch.

• May not notice changes in the temperature
• Self-harm (bite, scratch, pull out own hair etc.)
• Not be aware of having dirty hands and face
• May not notice pain as easily.

• Increase different tactile opportunities, such as play dough, using hands for baking, bare foot walking (when safe to do so)
• Try fidgets when needing to focus. You could try a foot fidget attached to your chair
• Use a mirror to check face is clean after eating
• Use a mirror to check clothes on body after dressing.