I am SICK of family asking my 2 year old for a kiss or a hug. Shes suspected autistic so is only really affectionate towards my husband and I (and that is also very rare!)
I dont want people kissing my kids as it is but to try force her when she really doesnt like it!!
I have tried the "she isnt affectionate" but how else can I phrase it without offending anyone??
She really just loves her own company.
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Can you say she finds it uncomfortable/overstimulating? It upsets her? You don't have to reveal she's autistic or she doesn't have to be autistic to find certain types of stimuli too much. You can just say she is very sensitive too touch so a little goes a long way. You can say that it works better if they let her initiate but not be disappointed if she doesn't, she still likes them?