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[quote=Anonymous]I guess I'm in the minority because I'm a parent of a SN child and I happen to think OP has a point. I grew up "poor" and I have a close family member with ASD. I know that first hand that clothing/hygiene/appearance goes a long way and as early as the second grade.

I make sure that I observe what the other boys wear and I make sure that I have it in a way that my DS will wear. I do "die on the hill" of regular showers and nail clipping and hair cuts. It's important for social acceptance.

I'm not saying go out and spend a bunch of money on unaffordable name brands-- we have a lot plain tees and a few of the name brands to put on once or twice a week. Athletic pants are big for elementary school boys and happen to be way more comfortable for sensory issues.

I think the OP's viewpoint is valid- she's in the school and sees what other kids respond to positively/negatively on a daily basis. I get being defensive. I have battles over nail clipping and hair cuts- I have to keep stain remover so my sin doesn't destroy his clothes and I'm a regular at the school lost and found.... But still, part of social skills is noticing and responding to norms. This stuff does matter. [/quote]

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