Asperger's and Hygiene

Children and teens with Asperger’s syndrome (AS) often miss basic social cues impeding their ability to interact successfully with others. Included in the missed social cues encountered by children and adolescents with AS are personal hygiene considerations which often go unnoticed by this group. Parents of children with AS frequently complain that it is difficult to get their children to brush their teeth or comb their hair. As the child matures into adolescence additional hygiene issues such as the use of deodorant become problematic. Understanding the causes of these challenges can help improve personal hygiene by enabling parents and loved ones to provide appropriate supports for proper hygiene behaviors.

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