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Personal hygiene issues

Has anyone got any tips for a parent, who has written to us saying her 17-year-old son has issues with personal hygiene?
She says he won't shower, bath or brush his teeth. Does anyone have any suggestions they can pass on?
She says he won't shower, bath or brush his teeth. Does anyone have any suggestions they can pass on?
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Is he willing to go swimming? Most personal care tasks are completed at the pool - if he is willing to swim and then shower you can possibly rule out sensory issues.
Are the tasks simply not interesting enough? Funky facecloths, strong smelling shower gel, electric toothbrush might help.
Does he need assistance but not want it from him mum? Maybe he now needs a personal assistant.
Hope this helps - if he is in contact with services the Community Learning Disability Nurse might have further advice. Good luck!
Link in what motivates him eg if chocolate then chocolate scented shower gel
If relevant maybe a reward chart eg 5 ticks =5 mins TV/ds or just a reward
Maybe friends/ girlfriends won't be interested angle
Maybe stress independence/grown up nature may help
For fun, light up toothbrushes are nice
Use of timers or 'races' to get it done