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Teaching Personal Hygiene to Aspergers and HFA Children & Teens

While the typical youngster can usually master personal  hygiene skills by the time they are age 6, children with Aspergers and High-Functioning Autism often struggle with these tasks due to sensory issues (e.g., smells, sounds and textures) that are related to these skills. Fortunately, as they become more familiar with the tools used for personal hygiene, these tasks will be much easier.


Understanding the Social Challenges Faced by Teens with ASD: The Battle for Acceptance

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) often navigate a complex social landscape filled with myriad challenges that can profoundly imp...