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[quote=Anonymous]I'll add my anecdotal observations to everyone else's.  I see both sides of the spectrum- either close to a hyper focus on hygiene or a non-interest.   SInce ASD children like routine, handwashing/showering frequently becomes routine.  Since ASD children can have OCD traits, cleanliness and become one of them.  Since ASD children can have sensory issues, having dirty hands that feel, "funny" may encourage more handwashing or standing in the shower because it feels good.  On the other side, since ASD children do not pick up on social cues, they could be delayed in learning that they smell (starting around 4th grade) and caring that they smell - so they may have to be told to shower (this is where my ASD teenager is).   He didn't start caring about his wardrobe until last year (15), but he still doesn't pick up on the fact that he stinks to high heaven sometimes.  I know several students who have similar issues.  Perhaps, it depends on the severity of the ASD, most of the teenagers I know at the mild end of the spectrum have the hygiene issues.  I see their NT peers putting much time and effort into their looks that my son and some of his ASD peers do not.  It may be related to the social delay that they also experience.[/quote]

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