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What a frustrating and exhausting experience — and it's clear how much effort and love has already gone into trying to help your daughter feel comfortable. Sensory sensitivities around clothing are incredibly common in autistic individuals, so you are definitely not alone in this!

Here are some ideas that other families Show Full Answer

What a frustrating and exhausting experience — and it's clear how much effort and love has already gone into trying to help your daughter feel comfortable. Sensory sensitivities around clothing are incredibly common in autistic individuals, so you are definitely not alone in this!

Here are some ideas that other families have found helpful:

- Involve her in choosing — Let her lead the shopping process, even if it means unconventional choices
- Seamless clothing — Brands like Hanna Andersson, Smartwool, or sensory-specific lines (Kozie Clothes, Fun and Function) are designed with sensory needs in mind
- Tagless options — Remove all tags and look for tagless labels
- Adaptive swimwear — Some brands make looser-fitting swim options that feel less restrictive
- Compression vs. loose — Some kids prefer deep pressure compression wear instead of regular fitted clothing; others prefer loose fits like your daughter currently does
- Let comfort win — If oversized tees and robes are working right now, that's okay! Comfort supports emotional regulation

An occupational therapist (OT) specializing in sensory processing can be a game-changer here. They can create a personalized "sensory diet" and give hands-on strategies tailored specifically to your daughter's needs.

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