Hey Dee

Ashlea's quirky preferences for the right type of clothes could also be something to do with sensory processing stuff...Kids with sensory processing difficulites can be hypersensitive to how things feel...and then have unexplained reactions to what seem like tiny things to us...

I've seen it alot with some of the kids I've worked with. They can't stand clothes that feel scratchy or tags on the back of their neck or socks that aren't pulled up fully, etc. Some of they can't stand haircuts or light touch...but then they respond really well to heavy pressure touch...

I've heard it described that these kids are hypersensitive to some sensations but then incredibly sensory seeking to other sensations (e.g. want to feel it more and more)

Sensory processing stuff is dealt with by paediatric Occupational Therapists. They do alot of work in helping kids tolerate different textures, touches, pressures, etc.

If it is something you want to check up, make sure you see at OT who specialises in sensory processing...

Not sure if that helps...but good luck!