Is Your Child Touch Sensitive?

Does your child cringe when you stroke his face? Must he have all the labels cut out of his clothing before he will wear them? Does your child refuse to wear certain fabrics, such as wool because it is scratchy? Does your child refuse to touch anything sticky, slimy, or dirty with his hands? Does washing or brushing your child’s hair result in a major battle? Does your child hate to have his feet touched?It could be that your child has a sensory motor integration deficit known as tactile defensiveness or touch sensitivity.What is Touch Sensitivity?The sense of touch is essential for normal social and emotional development. It is this system that allows us to make the deepest connections with others. It is through touch that the mother and child bond to each other. We connect most closely with our spouses through touch.Touch also serves a protective function. It is through tactile discomfort or pain that we realize that things like fire are dangerous. Painful or unpleasant touch experiences tell us to prepare for a physical threat that might require a need to run away or retaliate.In some people this tactile sensory system is not functioning properly. […]

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