So many kids with autism have hygiene issues. I’m a teacher and I had a student with autism. Her parents really struggled with her bathing and that set up so many social issues with her peers. We’re fortunate with our son that we’ve been able to schedule and systematize hygiene. He must shower everyday and he does that at the same time every day. He brushes his teeth and cleans his face at the same time every evening. I think behavioral therapy when he was younger really helped us t up all of his routines.
The program at RIT sounds amazing. That’s too far from home for my son, but I’m curious now if other schools have similar programs?