HOW TO COPE WITH SENSORY DEFENSIVENESS
A few studies have reported some coping strategies identified by
people who are sensory defensive, which they have personally
found to be effective in helping reduce the severity and frequency of
uncomfortable situations. They include:
Initiate The Touch
Don’t wait for someone else to spring it on you unexpectedly. Some
find this useful to disarm their own feelings of anxiety.
Routine
Establishing routine around touch and creating a touch-schedule
allows for significant mental preparation.
Talking It Through
Clear communication about comfort levels and letting people know
when you “need a minute” to mentally prepare is a primary coping
mechanism.
Know Your Comfortable Space
Not so that you can continuously go there, but if you need to unwind
from a touch scenario that has you stressed, you can go to this
comfortable space to counteract any negative emotions that arise.