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[quote=Anonymous]Many adults I know pee in the tub/shower. LOL. It never occurred to me that one "could" do this till I was in grad school and someone mentioned it. Then I started hearing all kinds of mention of people doing it. Has nothing to do with water. Some kids on the spectrum don't like water much. My son with AS is not aware of his appearance and doesn't care what people think and doesn't love bathing. But he washes his hands a million times a day (more OCD related). The main issue with kids with AS is that some of them lack an awareness of the importance of their appearance and presentation (including odors) and this becomes an issue during adolescence. Some don't like to bathe as much. Not just ASD but also people with ADHD. And there is the rigidity and argumentation with social convention. And, hey, those that argue have a point. As a tired mom I've only just now figured out that I don't have to shower and wash my hair every day![/quote]
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