Harry is 10 and has a diagnosis of Asperger’s Syndrome with anxiety. Part of Harry’s condition is a severe sensitivity to wearing clothing that fits snugly around his waist, making school uniform requirements a challenge!
When forced to wear trousers, Harry’s anxiety causes him difficulties concentrating or being able to settle and inevitably he was experiencing difficulties and becoming very unhappy in School, with impact on his learning and that of his peers.
Denim dungarees, in which Harry felt relaxed and comfortable, represented a solution at home and Harry’s parents therefore approached Dressability to ask whether dungarees could be made to comply with school uniform requirements.
The answer was a resounding yes – and Harry is now able to wear the uniform in a format that allows him to feel relaxed and happy. Feedback from School indicates a huge improvement – and over the years, the dungarees have been replaced as they have worn out – or Harry has grown!
“I cannot thank them enough” Harry’s mum says. “Although Harry’s Asperger’s and Anxiety are still challenging, the sensory issues with his clothing have been solved by the hard work of the Dressability team”. In fact, Harry loves his dungarees so much that he now wears them all the time – even when he is not at School!
