On the asperger, org website, it is stated that one of the signs of autism/asperger's, is a sensitivity to touch (aspergersyndrome.org). In addition, on the autism-help.org website, it is stated that one of the characteristics of Asperger's is "Avoidance or over reaction to touch".
There was a study at the University of North Carolina (Tactile Perception in Adults with Autism: a Multidimensional Psychophysical Study,Carissa Cascio, Francis McGlone, Stephen Folger, Vinay Tannan, Grace Baranek, Kevin A. Pelphrey, and Gregory Essick,Carissa Cascio, Center for Neurodevelopmental Disorders Research, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill) that reported that some individuals with autism were unable to tolerate a pat on the back, or a well-meaning hug. As a result of their study, it was found that those with autism are highly sensitive to touch on the forearm, and to heat.
Despite this study, and what is stated on both the autism-help, and aspergersyndrome websites, I can say that my son doesn't exhibit the same kind of tactile sensitivity. He has always liked to be hugged, and even as an adult, will still hold your hand.
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