My thirteen year-old son is a high functioning teen on the autism spectrum. Some of the deficits for those on the autism spectrum include – not recognizing social nuances, lack of proper etiquette and poor hygiene. Homeschooling seems to be working in his favor. He no longer seems to take notice of the following:

• brushing or combing hair on a daily basis
• utilizing deodorant each morning
• wax build-up in the ears
• clean and trimmed fingernails
• holes in his socks
• dirty shirts

He doesn’t have to worry about being taunted in the locker room during Phys Ed. On the flip-side, there is no one here to notice these infractions but me. I guess it is time for Hygiene 101 to start next week.

Personal Hygiene?: What’s That Got To Do With Me?

Bonnie is both a homeschool mom and home health care worker having Autism Family Adventures and writing about Autism Spectrum Disorders.