A collar touching the neck, a seam inside a sock and an unexpected touch in a queue belong to different situations. A family account can easily group them under “clothing” or “touch”. A more detailed description preserves what was distinctive about each episode.
During this fictional morning, the child repeatedly removes one T-shirt but continues dressing in another. The parent notes the fabric, the position of the label and the point at which dressing paused. The observation does not yet explain the choice, and the adult need not invent an explanation on the child's behalf.
Describing the experience
Instead of saying that the child was difficult while dressing, the account can describe a sequence: picked up the garment, touched the collar, put it aside and chose another. If the child named an uncomfortable detail, those words should remain distinct from an adult's interpretation. Both may matter, but they are different sources of information.
A conversation about clothing does not have to end with finding one garment suitable for every circumstance. Understanding this particular morning and discussing available alternatives may be enough. If the issue is taken to a consultation, several examples like this retain more meaning than a broad statement about intolerance of touch.