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<blockquote data-quote="nvts" data-source="post: 120466" data-attributes="member: 3814"><p>Hi! I agree with PersonalEnigma. A bath can be very soothing to what we call "sensory overload". It could be the feeling of the water hitting him, the sound that the shower makes (difficult child 2 didn't "do" showers for years - only baths - the loud "pssssssssssss" that the water made hurt his ears).</p><p> </p><p>Give him the option of a "soothing hot tub" like on the commercials and here's the best: add bubbles. See, sometimes the smell of soaps with strong smells gets to them and they literally feel like they're smothering from the overkill of the sound, feeling and "smell" of a shower. Pick up some of the Aveeno Body Wash for babies. It's unscented! </p><p> </p><p>Let him bring an old paperback in with him or even one of those foam basketball hoops that sticks to the bathtub wall. Make it an enjoyable experience. Hell, if it'll get him clean and keep the peace, sit on the toilet while he's laying in the tub and let him talk to you about his day. It will give him 1 to 1 time, and if he's nervous about laying in a tub of water, you can tell him how much you enjoy just unwinding in a tub full of nice warm water and that it lets you "soak out the stress" of the day.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Hope this helps!</p><p> </p><p>Beth</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="nvts, post: 120466, member: 3814"] Hi! I agree with PersonalEnigma. A bath can be very soothing to what we call "sensory overload". It could be the feeling of the water hitting him, the sound that the shower makes (difficult child 2 didn't "do" showers for years - only baths - the loud "pssssssssssss" that the water made hurt his ears). Give him the option of a "soothing hot tub" like on the commercials and here's the best: add bubbles. See, sometimes the smell of soaps with strong smells gets to them and they literally feel like they're smothering from the overkill of the sound, feeling and "smell" of a shower. Pick up some of the Aveeno Body Wash for babies. It's unscented! Let him bring an old paperback in with him or even one of those foam basketball hoops that sticks to the bathtub wall. Make it an enjoyable experience. Hell, if it'll get him clean and keep the peace, sit on the toilet while he's laying in the tub and let him talk to you about his day. It will give him 1 to 1 time, and if he's nervous about laying in a tub of water, you can tell him how much you enjoy just unwinding in a tub full of nice warm water and that it lets you "soak out the stress" of the day. Hope this helps! Beth [/QUOTE]
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