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<blockquote data-quote="gcvmom" data-source="post: 269357" data-attributes="member: 3444"><p>Do you think she would use a deodorant product if you took her to the store to pick it out herself? There are some products that have little to no scent, and with her sensory issues, that might be what's getting in the way. If she doesn't like the feel of a spray or roll-on, you could try some body powder, perhaps. </p><p> </p><p>I think I would drop the underarm shaving issue until she's ready. That can wait and in my mind is not as noticeable as an odor issue.</p><p> </p><p>What about having her pick out "days-of-the-week" underwear? Maybe she could be persuaded to only wear them on the "right" days, which would give you a chance to wash them! </p><p> </p><p>If she's not liking to bathe, try to find out what exactly about it bothers her, or what might make it more appealing. Does she not like showers, or baths, or both? Could she try doing a sort of sponge-bath on herself? It's better than nothing...</p><p> </p><p>Have you tried medication for the ADHD at all? That could help with some of her sensory issues. I found that the case with my difficult child 1. As is typical with ADHD kids, he could not filter all the things in his environment that bombarded him every day and would get overwhelmed by textures, smells, sounds, you name it. Once we got him on the right stimulant dosage, he relaxed a lot about those things.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="gcvmom, post: 269357, member: 3444"] Do you think she would use a deodorant product if you took her to the store to pick it out herself? There are some products that have little to no scent, and with her sensory issues, that might be what's getting in the way. If she doesn't like the feel of a spray or roll-on, you could try some body powder, perhaps. I think I would drop the underarm shaving issue until she's ready. That can wait and in my mind is not as noticeable as an odor issue. What about having her pick out "days-of-the-week" underwear? Maybe she could be persuaded to only wear them on the "right" days, which would give you a chance to wash them! If she's not liking to bathe, try to find out what exactly about it bothers her, or what might make it more appealing. Does she not like showers, or baths, or both? Could she try doing a sort of sponge-bath on herself? It's better than nothing... Have you tried medication for the ADHD at all? That could help with some of her sensory issues. I found that the case with my difficult child 1. As is typical with ADHD kids, he could not filter all the things in his environment that bombarded him every day and would get overwhelmed by textures, smells, sounds, you name it. Once we got him on the right stimulant dosage, he relaxed a lot about those things. [/QUOTE]
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