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[quote=Anonymous]I have a 13 year old who was diagnosed recently, which in and of itself is rare and speaks to how high functioning she appears in many settings. What is literally killing me is her constant demands for touch - and I guess when I’m typing this it’s not just touch, it’s also attention in general, but the touch part of it seems the most frustrating to me right now.

She’s constantly demanding that I hold her hand, rub her back, etc in settings that are just not appropriate - like I’m pushing a heavy Costco cart through the store and she’s freaking out and grabbing at me to hold her hand. When I won’t hold her hand she’s trying to grab on to the cart. Then she’s trying to bump into her brother (so she can yell at him for bumping into HER). Then she’s back trying to get a hug. It is so extreme and nonstop that I actually think she may not realize she’s doing it.

Her attempts to engage people in conversation are the same way. It’s just like constant, nonstop and exhausting. Of course we talk to her (and touch her) plenty but there’s times when this can’t happen.

I lost my patience and started yelling at her in Costco today after what was probably the 15th time in a row with the touching. Then she’s asking for a hug to make up. I am going to lose my mind.

I really don’t want to lose my patience especially if she can’t control it, but it’s 24/7 and I am feeling very overwhelmed. Any tips?[/quote]

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