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The purpose of the Autism at-a-Glance series is to provide a current summary of topics relevant to highschool students with ASDas well as practical tips and resources for school and community personnel and family members.  \nThis Autism at-a-Glance was designed to support high school staff and family members in addressing hygiene skills with teens on the autism spectrum.  \nFamilies of adolescents with ASD, and school staff who support them,  \noften report that maintaining good personal hygiene can be difficult for  \ntheir sons, daughters, and students. Hygiene is the practice of keeping up with one’s health and cleanliness. Maintenance of hygiene includes washing hands after going to the bathroom, using a tissue when blowing a nose, using deodorant, and many other skills. Poor hygiene impacts various aspects of one’s life and the consequences of poor hygiene may impact health, social experiences (e.g. peers avoiding interaction), and employment. A teen experiencing adverse responses in his/her environment may not recognize his/her poor hygiene as the cause. As a result, some teens may internalize their negative feelings, which could lead to decreased self-esteem, anxiety, and depression.  \nPotential Areas of Difficulty Contributing to Poor Hygiene  \nSensory Challenges  \nTeens may have difficulty using certain items that are typically used to clean. Some may over-respond to certain items related to to hygiene tasks, finding the physical contact, lights, or sounds during a hygiene routine to be unbearable (e.g. , sound of an electronic toothbrush, the material of a towel, smell of a soap/lotion) . Others may under-respond and not react even during pain (e.g. , temperature of the water is too hot, cuts on the face when shaving) .  \nSequencing and Following Directions  \nTeens may struggle to remember the many steps needed to complete a hygiene task. They also may need more time than other teens in processing instructions. Transitioning to the next step of a hygiene routine without reminders or prompts can also be a challenge for some teens.  \n“Poor hygiene impacts various aspects of one’slife...”  \nPotential Areas of Difficulty Contributing to Poor Hygiene (continued)  \nTime Management  \nTeens may struggle to remember the many steps needed to complete a hygiene task. Teens may need more time to complete their hygiene routines. One may lose track of time in a particular step in the routine (e.g. , continuing to stand in the shower for a long time before moving on to other steps ) . Transitioning to the next step of a hygiene routine without reminders/prompts can also be a challenge for some teens.  \nPromote Healthy Hygiene Habits Early  \nIt is important to begin healthy hygiene habits as early as possible. It may be helpful to consider beginning these healthy habits before puberty, which would contribute consistency to the teen’s daily schedule before and during the occurrence of hormone level changes. In turn, the teen will be learning skills that the steps towards maximizing independence.  \nHaving discussions with the teen or finding ways to assist understanding will help alleviate confusion about changes in his/her body. Teach and utilize the formal names of body parts to aid in future conversations about hygiene and puberty. If needed, ask a professional for guidance or inclusion in the conversation. Including a  \nprofessional the teen knows and is comfortable talking with, such as a doctor, teacher, or therapist can serve as another resource.  \nImportant Reminders  \nParents","cbCaivpL1TS61thc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivpL1TS61thc","pdf",774690,"English","# Introduction\n# Potential Areas of Difficulty Contributing to Poor Hygiene\n## Sensory Challenges\n## Sequencing and Following Directions\n## Time Management\n# Promote Healthy Hygiene Habits Early\n# Having Discussions About Puberty and Body Changes\n# Important Reminders for Parents and School Staff\n# Examples and Visual Supports","[{\"question\":\"Why can hygiene be difficult for teens with ASD?\",\"answer\":\"Maintaining hygiene may be hard due to sensory challenges, difficulty sequencing multiple steps, and time-management struggles. 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