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Problems with hair washing

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I am new on here and don't know if this topic had sheen covered. Here goes:

My son is now 6 and has been diagnosed with dyspraxia when he was 4 and now awaiting assessment for ASC.

Ever since he was 8 months old, he has had a problem with having his hair washed. now that he is bigger and stronger it is becoming virtually impossible to wash his hair. We have tried a number of different ways including goggles and ear plugs. We have tried to speak with him about this but had no success. We have tried dry shampoo, but it doesn't really clean the hair

Has anyone experienced this and has any suggestions? I would be grateful for any advice

  • A few years ago, there was an experiment carried out on hair washing. Some women volunteers agreed not to wash their hair, although getting it wet was allowed.

    After a few months, having gone through looking tatty and being a bit whiffy at times (copious use of hats and scarves!) people's hair reverted to its' natural, self regulating condition, and most said that it was the best they'd ever looked. A few thought that it wasn't possible, and abandoned the idea because they couldn't stand to not wash their hair.

    Hair product advertisements, good for conditioning...

  • My child does not like water on her face. when she was small I could lay her on the sink and wash her hair. Now she is 11 years old and taller then me what is is good way to wash her hair without her screaming. By the way she has autism and non verbal. I tried the shower she does not like that.

  • My daughter of 7 screams at hair washing she won't even go under shower as she can't stand the sound of it and she won't do it in the bath so i literally have to fight to get it done distraction don't work with her. Takes me half hour I. End up a drowned rat haha but I let her do mine and she still refuses to do hers bribery don't work either I'm still trying to find ways with out a fight 

  • I had the same problem with my son so I did it at the swimming baths, talking about pirates or Henry 8th (as a distraction) and very very quickly got the shampoo on before he had time to notice (the baby NO MORE TEARS sort) and then it all showered off you have to distract them then it should be ok

  • Hi I also have a 6 year old with dyspraxia and autism with serious hair washing issues.  It's all very distressing.  It's marginally better if he uses a wet flannel to wet his hair.  But only marginally.  I'm resigned to it now really - I'm the fastest hair washer in the world I should think!!!

  • Have tried to let him do it himself but he refuses or just puts a tiny bit of water at the back. However, good suggestion about the fact. Will try that

  • Let him try to wash it with your supervision.  If he is in control he may find it a lot better.  Also, if you can find some age-appropriate facts and figures about unclean hair he may be more interested.  Make bathtime fun (according to his perception) and he may relax.