Hey Brian,
Thanks for your question. There was an earlier thread on hypnosis--I will get that link for you. Here is some info from that thread:
I read a few studies on this in graduate school, will try to get those to you, but in the meantime:
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Children who have tactile defensiveness are sensitive to touch sensations and can be easily overwhelmed by, and fearful of, ordinary daily experiences and activities.
It is delt with every day in our lives. It has affected everyone to the point that we are feeling so helpless. We have tried almost everything that was directed toward a treatment. We are hoping that we can find more help so that we can overcome this.