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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.


The Physiology of Autism-related Meltdowns

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a complex neurodevelopmental condition characterized by a wide range of symptoms, including challenges wit...