I'll Tell You Why I Can't Wear Those Clothes!: Talking about Tactile Defensiveness - Paperback

by Noreen O'Sullivan (Author)

Do you know a child who hates the feel of certain items of clothing? This is a child's perspective on a largely unrecognized condition called tactile defensiveness, a physical condition that causes hypersensitivity to certain touch sensations.

Intended for adults and children to read together, the illustrated book explains reasons a child may become emotionally overwhelmed by daily routines such as putting on clothing, socks and shoes. The workbook format allows children to express and explore their own feelings through drawings or words, in order to explain their misunderstood behavior.

A perfect book for children, families, teachers, therapists and other professionals dealing with tactile defensiveness suitable to be read with children aged 4 and above.

Author Biography

Noreen O'Sullivan worked for many years as an elementary school teacher. She is the mother of three young daughters with different sensory processing issues. She in a New Yorker now living in Denmark with her family.