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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think this is a special needs problem as well as a divorce problem.  [b]Maybe the mother is overwhelmed caring for a SN child by herself[/b] and needs some orientation and support.  [/quote]

I agree.  It seems a lot of posters here have never dealt with a child with sensory issues for example.  My 4 year old screams if I try to comb his hair.  I can imagine on older, bigger child hitting puberty with developmental problems may be difficult to handle when it comes to grooming issues.

OP, your DH needs to coordinate with his ex and see if she does in fact need help, like a part time home health aide.  Or maybe some in-home training to help with the routine.[/quote]

...thanks for the suggestion.  She is a special education teacher.  She has a nanny, and several babysitters.  From what my MIL is saying, it's just the way the ex/mother is...very laid back on the hygiene front.  So, if the daughter puts up a fuss about anything she doesn't push her.  It's not the way my husband or I would handle the situation.  Since, she does have a huge support system....another thought my MIL had was give it some time...some of her family will probably speak up and ask about this stuff too.  And as many of you have said, now that she is 12 her hygiene issues are changing.  [/quote]

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