Episode 23: So Touchy!
from Learning Made Easier
The sense of touch protects is vital for health, well-being and function. In children, when tactile processing is distorted so that ordinary, everyday experience becomes irritating or even painful, it impacts on self-regulation for learning, development and maintenance of relationships with others, and the developing sense of self. Sensitivity to touch isn't always immediately apparent, but once identified, there is much that can be done to reduce or eliminate its' effects. In this week's podcast, Julia Eggles, Occupational Therapist briefly explains tactile hypersensitivity and defensiveness, and outlines some ways to help.
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