Help with hair washing sensitivity

Hi,

I have a 12 yr old with pronounced Aspergers, OCD and clinical depression.  He has always been reluctant to wash, esp his hair, and has recently verbalised that he finds it very incomfortable, as it is heavy and he doesn't like the feeling.  He won't get in the bath, and he won't wash it himself.  I put the shower on really soft, and not too warm or cold, and only use shampoo he has chosen, so he likes the smell  We are waiting for an occupational therapy appt to check his sensitivities.  Any suggestions??

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  • Just thought of something, keep his hair very short so its easier to clean?  Would leaning over a sink with a jug of water help?  My daugher won't tolerate the shower which I could never understand as she's always been a bit of a water baby however a specialist in sensory issues told me that the shower is too tickly and that's why she doesn't like it.

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  • Just thought of something, keep his hair very short so its easier to clean?  Would leaning over a sink with a jug of water help?  My daugher won't tolerate the shower which I could never understand as she's always been a bit of a water baby however a specialist in sensory issues told me that the shower is too tickly and that's why she doesn't like it.

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