Doesn't like to be touched
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Each score is a percentile comparing your child to other kids their age.
Other symptoms or behaviors to look for with Doesn't like to be touched
When parents mention Doesn't like to be touched they also mention these other symptoms:
| Symptom | Frequency | Number of mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity to sound (hyperacusis) | Often | 5 mentions |
| Dislike for loud noises | Often | 2 mentions |
| Frequent crying | Often | 2 mentions |
| Fidgeting | Often | 1 mention |
| Forgetfulness | Often | 1 mention |
| Lack of interest | Often | 1 mention |
| Lining up, stacking, or organizing objects | Often | 1 mention |
| Need for routine | Often | 1 mention |
| Quietness | Often | 1 mention |
Characteristics of Doesn't like to be touched
How common is Doesn't like to be touched?
Across kids of all ages represented on Sleuth, 20.31% of parents surveyed by Sleuth say their kids have Doesn't like to be touched.
Percentage of kids with Doesn't like to be touched by year of age
This is based on a survey of 517 children on Sleuth. The plot shows the percentage of parents who rated their child’s Doesn't like to be touched “Moderate”, “Severe”, or “Very Severe” among kids in different age groups.
Frequency
| Outcome | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Continuously | 5% | 28 mentions |
| Hourly | 0% | 0 mentions |
| Daily | 7% | 39 mentions |
| Weekly | 10% | 56 mentions |
| Monthly | 6% | 33 mentions |
| Annually | 3% | 14 mentions |
| A Few / Several Times | 15% | 84 mentions |
| Once | 3% | 14 mentions |
| Never | 51% | 280 mentions |
Severity
| Severity | Percent of Children | Total Mentions |
|---|---|---|
| Very Severe | 3% | 16 mentions |
| Severe | 4% | 22 mentions |
| Moderate | 13% | 67 mentions |
| Mild | 20% | 103 mentions |
| Not at All | 60% | 309 mentions |