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Slide 11: Tactile issues

Trainer’s Notes:

Trainer’s notes: Describe possible tactile issues individuals with autism may experience

Many individuals with autism have tactile sensitivities, meaning they may have difficulty

processing or tolerating certain types of touch or textures. This can impact their ability to work
in a variety of ways. Tactile sensitivities can be distracting or uncomfortable, making it difficult

for individuals with autism to focus on their work. Certain materials or textures may be
triggering, making it difficult for the individual to feel comfortable or safe in their work

environment.

A person with autism who is hyper-responsive (over-responsive) to touch may:

• avoid or be bothered by light touch;
• be bothered by certain fabrics, textures or clothes;

• be bothered by tags on clothing;
• have an aversion to normal skin-contact interactions, handshakes for example;

• get very upset by minor buises;
• being resistant on wearing protective clothing or using safety aids etc.

Add the sidenote that sometimes autism means to be hypo-responsive (under-

responsive) to touch may:

• touch people (even when it’s inappropriate);

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