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Help with hair washing sensitivity

crazydarkside

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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  • I just saw Matt's counsellor at CAMHS who has aspergers herself, and she has hashed out a deal where he starts off washing his hair once a month and then brings it forward, a couple of days each time!! and use dry shampoo in the meantime.  His problem is as well that he wants long floppy hair, but not the work that goes into it.    I am waiting to see the sensory specialist.  I never realised how many of his problems were related to sensory problems especially at school.  I feel like I have been walking around completely oblivious to the world he lives in despite being right along with him!!

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  • I just saw Matt's counsellor at CAMHS who has aspergers herself, and she has hashed out a deal where he starts off washing his hair once a month and then brings it forward, a couple of days each time!! and use dry shampoo in the meantime.  His problem is as well that he wants long floppy hair, but not the work that goes into it.    I am waiting to see the sensory specialist.  I never realised how many of his problems were related to sensory problems especially at school.  I feel like I have been walking around completely oblivious to the world he lives in despite being right along with him!!

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