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See also: [[stims]]
See also: [[stims]]
== External links ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wUoQtttun5g "Tactile Hyposensitivity"], Holistic Autistic


[[Category:Senses]]
[[Category:Senses]]

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Tactile perception is your sense of touch, including how hard or soft a surface is, and temperature.

Tactile hypersensitivity

Workarounds

  • It's OK to cut all the labels off your clothes and stuffed toy animals (they don't mind)
  • It's also OK to wear comfortable clothes
  • When you visit the dentist, try asking them if they can please warm the jet of cleaning water

Tactile hyposensitivity

Workarounds

Please share your own!

Touch-based stims

  • Rubbing a soft fabric, such as a blanket

See also: stims

External links