Communicating

try asking 'would you like to have a bath tonight or a shower instead?'

this gives your son a feeling of agency and control which is something he definitely he would like to have. Make it sound like you are eagerly awaiting his command as to whether it will be shower or bath and when he says which one, congratulate him on the wise choice he made.

try asking 'would you like to have a bath tonight or a shower instead?'

this gives your son a feeling of agency and control which is something he definitely he would like to have. Make it sound like you are eagerly awaiting his command as to whether it will be shower or bath and when he says which one, congratulate him on the wise choice he made.

I think lots of children hate having a bath or shower, not just those with ASD, if he says no, then you'll have to put your foot down and make him, try the suggestions above because you don't really want to scare him, but you are the parent and you have to impose discipline every now and again.