spudulika Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Hi everyone, its been quite a while since I have posted as my son has been doing quite well........until now and I need help desperately. He has just started secondary school yesterday (monday) which brings a total change of uniform. This morning he done his refusal to go to school as the trousers were hurting him. A lot more worries came out at the same time, but we got those sorted. We got him into school eventually and the headmaster and vice principle talked all his worries over with both of us, the were brilliant. As for the trouser issue, he cant wear underwear as it also hurts him. The school now knows this and have agreed that he can wear tracksuit bottoms so long as they arnt elasticated at the bottom of the leg and have no logos on them, so basically they have to be open hem CHARCOAL grey with no logo. I have tried sports direct as that is the only place the vice principle could think of. I have tried ebay, amazon, googling, and also specialist shops online but cant find any anywhere. Would any of you have any idea where to look for these, links or names of places would be great. He is 11 years old. If anyone can help, many thanks in advance. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannify Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Hi, I've messaged the local uniform shop we use for that exact request. They specifically stock for my son's special school, so they stock a wider range of stuff than usual. I'll let you know if they get back to me. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spudulika Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Hi, I've messaged the local uniform shop we use for that exact request. They specifically stock for my son's special school, so they stock a wider range of stuff than usual. I'll let you know if they get back to me. Thankyou so much Mannify, it means a lot Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannify Report post Posted September 4, 2012 No probs. Just hope I get a reply from them. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kazzen161 Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Years ago I used to get these in Peacocks or Woolworths - I haven't seen charcoal grey ones though. They were shiny on the outside and fleecy on the inside. Do they have a plan for how he will get changed for PE if he does not wear underwear? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spudulika Report post Posted September 4, 2012 Years ago I used to get these in Peacocks or Woolworths - I haven't seen charcoal grey ones though. They were shiny on the outside and fleecy on the inside. Do they have a plan for how he will get changed for PE if he does not wear underwear? They have said he can get dressed and undressed in the office ajoining the changing rooms and he was happy at that. there is a website that does seamless clothes, underwear ect and we get his socks from there , I might try their underwear and see if he can cope with that. (im not sure on the rules of posting links on here, if Im allowed I will post it, although Im sure most people with sensory issues will have came across it. If he is in school early and finds the noise too much he can go up to the library and the same at lunch time. He is happy about this as he is a big reader and loves computers. The vice principle said she had been watching him at lunch time yesterday and he was laughing and getting on the best with 2 other boys in his class. He is always fine once he actually gets to school, its the getting him dressed is the problem. Our local woolworths closed a long time ago and just recently peacocks have shut, Im not sure if its just the antrim store or if its nation wide. I must try tesco or asda too as I got his primary school ones in asda, They were navy though so much easier to get than the charcoal grey. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mannify Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Clothes can be such a pain! My eldest has been wearing his shoes for a year and they have a big hole in the sole. We bought him some more which he kind of agreed to in the shop, but after wearing them for a day he couldn't stand it any longer and he's back to his old ones. He's the same with his coat - he's had his current one for three winters and it is good quality, so it has looked good for a long time, but it now has tears and frays, but he really doesn't want any other coat. I have ordered one which is as similar as I could find, in the vain hope that maybe he might give it a shot. I'm sure people must think we can't be bothered to buy new stuff for him! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mandapanda Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Has he tried the trunk style boxers, they are quite soft. My eldest likes them. BHS does adjustable waist school trousers and wider fit trousers but I assume it's not the waist that's the problem? Could you get charcoal joggers too long and hem them? Good luck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spudulika Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Clothes can be such a pain! My eldest has been wearing his shoes for a year and they have a big hole in the sole. We bought him some more which he kind of agreed to in the shop, but after wearing them for a day he couldn't stand it any longer and he's back to his old ones. He's the same with his coat - he's had his current one for three winters and it is good quality, so it has looked good for a long time, but it now has tears and frays, but he really doesn't want any other coat. I have ordered one which is as similar as I could find, in the vain hope that maybe he might give it a shot. I'm sure people must think we can't be bothered to buy new stuff for him! Tell me about it, we have to bring him with us when we buy new clothes for him so he can try them on there and then. He cant wear anything with a logo sown in as he feels it, the same if it has a big print on it (you know the kind you cant iron over). He has jumpers but refuses to wear them even over a tee shirt and will only wear a light cloth jacket if he needs a coat. I dread the winter as he refuses to wear his big coat. Shoes and trainers are a problem as if the edge if the heel is too high then that annoys him and he also cant tie his laces. We have tried and tried to teach him but he just cant pick it up. That probably makes him stupid but its all part of the aspergers and his motor skills. He is actually a smart wee cookie and can give me a run for my money lol. In a way I use this to our advantage, the fact he dosnt like most clothes, all his stuff is from asda. He isnt interested in fashion at all so that saves us a fortune on branded names. We got navy jogging bottoms there last year for his last year in primary school and as they were so comfy on him we went back and bought a load up to the age of 13, he lives in them at home now, those or pj bottoms! Before we realised he had aspergers we were quite hard on him about this and lots of other things, but we are learning now how to deal with situations like that, and we still learn every day. We now know when he is serious or when he is using it as an excuse. My way of dealing with everything now is to find the positive in no matter what hurdle he is facing and try and find the silver lining in it. Every cloud and all that....... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
spudulika Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Has he tried the trunk style boxers, they are quite soft. My eldest likes them. BHS does adjustable waist school trousers and wider fit trousers but I assume it's not the waist that's the problem? Could you get charcoal joggers too long and hem them? Good luck. He has tried the wide fit boxers, the trunk style, normal pants, y fronts.....every kind and its a no go with him, it seems to be the issue with all the seams. Our local BHS is over half an hour away but I think we will take a trip on Sunday and see, anything is worth a try. I also love your idea about getting longer joggers and reheming them. I wouldnt have thought about that. Even if we have to get the waist altered too. Thats something I really will look into. Thanks Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Isobel Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Do they have to be charcoal or can they be black? I know the steel looks a bit bright, but will the black be acceptable? http://www.cottontraders.co.uk/jersey-pin-tuck-jog-pants-31+quot-79cm-inside-leg/invt/ac11955/ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
susiemumof3 Report post Posted September 5, 2012 Sorry, I can't offer any advice on where to purchase these sort of jogging bottoms, although my son loves the feel of Next joggers (but they do have a logo usually) but i can totally sympathise and I think it's great that the school are making allowances for this. If only everyone were so enlightened! Good luck. x Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cocodrop Report post Posted February 14, 2013 Try typing in exactly what you are looking for on ebay, my son has certain clothes for certain places and last year I made the mistake of buying him Union Jack socks now all the fuss is over Union Jack stuff are few and far between but I found some on ebay - good luck!!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
