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[quote=Anonymous]I know this is only one small part of your problem, but this perspective may help:

I have a raging ADHD with some sensory issues, and have always struggled with personal hygiene. It’s hard to explain, but it disrupts my warm, comfortable state inside my mouth and around my body, and it’s really difficult to get the momentum.

A game changer for me was realizing how much I hated cold water and frosty mint toothpaste in my nice warm mouth. I now brush my teeth with warm water and cinnamon clove toothpaste, and it takes about a 10th of the energy/willpower. I tied it to some other activities that I don’t forget (taking meds) and now I have good dental hygiene for the first time in my life. I also started running, which helps my ADHD, overall, and also forces a shower on a regular basis. I can honestly say I’ve never been less stinky.

So – I know this is only one thing out of many — but I wonder if there are specific aspects of the toothbrushing experience that are tough for him, and if there is some easy way to lessen the mountain he has to climb to do these things.

Best of luck to you, and to him, and your family. [/quote]

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