Articles in the "sensory" category.
Tactile hypersensitivity can shrink an adult wardrobe to three items, block job applications that require a uniform, and trade comfort for self-expression. What research shows and what still is not sold.
The layer against the skin is where most clothing wars start: sock seams, waistbands, bras, shoes, nappies, and the pyjamas that become the only safe clothes.
Which uniform pieces hurt most, what UK adaptive schoolwear got right, and how to ask for substitutions when your school has no sensory line — without a fight every Monday.
A map of sensory-friendly and adaptive clothing worldwide: tags, seams, magnets, compression, uniforms, and communication prints — plus the gaps that still hurt daily life.
Magnetic closures and seated dressing help some autistic people get dressed; they can also add bulk and noise. How to separate mobility-adaptive design from sensory-first clothing.
How hyper- and hyposensitivity, sensory seeking, and overload show up day to day; what helps at home and school; how sensory needs intersect with anxiety, eating, and meltdowns; and when to seek OT or medical care.