Aspergers/HFA Children and Problems with Bathing/Showering
"Any tips for helping my high functioning daughter to take a bath? This is a daily battle that is becoming unbearable." Sometimes getting your Aspergers or high functioning autistic youngster to take a bath or shower can be like pulling teeth. While some of these kids do enjoy playing in the tub, there are those who fight not to have to get washed up. Here are some tips for helping your youngster to enjoy bath time and actually want to bathe: 1. Allow your youngster to use bath crayons in the bathtub. Bath crayons are great because they come in a few different colors and wash off easily on any type of tub. Let your youngster draw pictures in the bath tub and wash them away with the tub water. You can even teach your youngster how to write his name, words, sentences, or anything you like and give him a little education during bath time. Just be sure to explain to your youngster that bath crayons are only for tub time and never to be used anywhere else. 2. Buy b