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<blockquote data-quote="Fran" data-source="post: 87722" data-attributes="member: 3"><p>been there done that. </p><p>I don't think doctors are really aware of how big this issue is with kids on the spectrum.</p><p>I never felt difficult child did it on purpose. He just didn't have a sensation that made him think "I need to go to the bathroom". He also suffers from huge BM's although I am uninvolved (since 13 in his bowel habits) I know because the toilets are clogged after his visits. </p><p>At 23 it is a non issue but the thinking is if "one doesn't wipe then you don't have to wash your hands." !!!!!!!!!!!! Makes total sense to difficult child when he was younger. He has improved with intellectual </p><p>and neurological maturity. </p><p></p><p>Personal hygiene or even matching clothes aren't high on his priority list.</p><p></p><p>A) find a physician who understands this is a serious issue. If they don't have answers, they should be supportive or help you find answers.</p><p>B) have a pediatrician. gastro check him out. You will be feel better that you aren't ignoring a medical issue.</p><p>C) Take a weekend and have his life stop until he takes the Miralax or whatever help you decide to try. Until he takes a shower with soap and shampoo(have husband supervise) He will rant, rave, scream and object but he will be clean for a weekend.</p><p>When he comes out lavish praise on how much better it is to share space with him and how nice he looks. It's not going to cure his reticience about personal hygiene. This is a common issue among teens on the spectrum. I tried the "a girl would never kiss that mouth if the teeth aren't brushed". tactic. </p><p> My son is better but he isn't going to be on the cover of GQ magazine anytime soon. </p><p></p><p>It's very distressing to deal with this smelly, ugly problem. It' embarrassing to know that there are those at school who think our children are neglected or that the family lives in conditions that are acceptable to live like difficult child. It's heartbreaking that our child doesn't think enough of himself to take care of his body. </p><p></p><p>Hugs.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fran, post: 87722, member: 3"] been there done that. I don't think doctors are really aware of how big this issue is with kids on the spectrum. I never felt difficult child did it on purpose. He just didn't have a sensation that made him think "I need to go to the bathroom". He also suffers from huge BM's although I am uninvolved (since 13 in his bowel habits) I know because the toilets are clogged after his visits. At 23 it is a non issue but the thinking is if "one doesn't wipe then you don't have to wash your hands." !!!!!!!!!!!! Makes total sense to difficult child when he was younger. He has improved with intellectual and neurological maturity. Personal hygiene or even matching clothes aren't high on his priority list. A) find a physician who understands this is a serious issue. If they don't have answers, they should be supportive or help you find answers. B) have a pediatrician. gastro check him out. You will be feel better that you aren't ignoring a medical issue. C) Take a weekend and have his life stop until he takes the Miralax or whatever help you decide to try. Until he takes a shower with soap and shampoo(have husband supervise) He will rant, rave, scream and object but he will be clean for a weekend. When he comes out lavish praise on how much better it is to share space with him and how nice he looks. It's not going to cure his reticience about personal hygiene. This is a common issue among teens on the spectrum. I tried the "a girl would never kiss that mouth if the teeth aren't brushed". tactic. My son is better but he isn't going to be on the cover of GQ magazine anytime soon. It's very distressing to deal with this smelly, ugly problem. It' embarrassing to know that there are those at school who think our children are neglected or that the family lives in conditions that are acceptable to live like difficult child. It's heartbreaking that our child doesn't think enough of himself to take care of his body. Hugs. [/QUOTE]
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