hygiene

Ringo said:

Hello, this is my first time using the community discussion.  My 12 yr old daughter is now refusing to wash.  She will not have a bath, shower or wash her hair or brush her teeth.  Has anybody got any tips or advise.  I would be most grateful even for the smallest tip.

Many Thanks

Ringo

Hi Ringo,

My son does similar things.  He only has to hear or watch something on the TV and he will then decide he cannot do it.  I have always had problems getting him to brush his teeth, he always protests that he does not like the mint although he will eat extra strong mints.  He is not great at washing and will never do it on his own I always have to supervise him to make sure he does it. I think his issues are also sensory.  I will read this thread with interest to see if anyone has any solutions.

Ringo said:

Hello, this is my first time using the community discussion.  My 12 yr old daughter is now refusing to wash.  She will not have a bath, shower or wash her hair or brush her teeth.  Has anybody got any tips or advise.  I would be most grateful even for the smallest tip.

Many Thanks

Ringo

Hi Ringo,

My son does similar things.  He only has to hear or watch something on the TV and he will then decide he cannot do it.  I have always had problems getting him to brush his teeth, he always protests that he does not like the mint although he will eat extra strong mints.  He is not great at washing and will never do it on his own I always have to supervise him to make sure he does it. I think his issues are also sensory.  I will read this thread with interest to see if anyone has any solutions.