Body care suggestions for ladies with autism – CHOC

Why do I must handle my physique?

Medically reviewed by: Dr. Lauren Couch, pediatric psychologist at CHOC

Learning how you can handle your physique is a part of rising up. As you become old, your physique will change as you go from being a lady to a girl. This is named puberty.

During puberty, you’ll get:

• Oily pores and skin and hair
• Hair that grows underneath your arms, in your legs, and in your non-public space (the a part of your physique that’s coated by underwear)
• Sweat that smells smelly, particularly underneath your arms
• Breasts
• Your interval, additionally known as menstruation. This is when blood comes out of your vagina, however you aren’t sick or harm.

These modifications will occur slowly. You should be taught new routines to maintain your self clear and wholesome.

5 Body care suggestions for ladies with autism

To scent contemporary and clear, you need to:

• Put on clear underwear and garments on daily basis
• Wash your palms and face on daily basis with cleaning soap and water. Use a towel to dry off. 
• Take a bathe or tub by your self. When you’re taking a bathe or tub, you possibly can wash all of your physique elements and your hair.
• Use deodorant on daily basis. This will make your underarms much less sweaty and smelly.
• Brush your tooth a minimum of twice a day and floss on daily basis. This will assist stop unhealthy breath and cavities.

What about shaving?

Some women shave the hair that grows underneath their arms and on their legs. If you wish to shave it, ask a mother or father or different trusted grownup how you can use a razor. If you don’t wish to shave, that’s OK too.

It might take time to get used to the way it feels to shave. Electric razors are noisy and would possibly tickle somewhat. Other razors are sharp and may minimize you if you’re not cautious. Be cautious when utilizing a razor.

What about carrying a bra?

When you’ve got breasts, a bra is a good suggestion. Bras assist the breasts. Some women really feel extra snug carrying a bra, particularly when working or leaping round. If you’ve by no means worn a bra earlier than, it would really feel uncomfortable at first. With somewhat time, you need to get used to it.

Ask your mother or one other trusted grownup that can assist you store for a bra. There are numerous completely different sorts of bras. Look for a delicate bra with out seams, tags, or itchy lace. Try completely different ones till you discover a bra that’s best for you.

What occurs when my interval comes?

When you get your interval, you will notice blood in your underwear, on rest room paper, or in the bathroom bowl. Your interval will come about as soon as a month. It often lasts about 3 to 7 days. Mark your calendar every month whenever you get your interval. This manner, you’ll know when to anticipate it subsequent month.

When you’ve got your interval, you’ll want to put on a particular pad in your underwear to catch the blood. Your mom or different trusted grownup will train you how you can use one.

There are many sorts of pads. You can select those which might be most snug so that you can put on.

How do I put on pads?

To placed on a brand new pad, peel the paper off the again of the brand new pad. Place the sticky facet of the pad in your underwear. Make positive it stays in place. Change your pad about each 4 hours or sooner if it smells or is stuffed with blood.

To change your pad, pull off the previous one. Roll it up in rest room paper and throw it away within the toilet trash can. Change your underwear whether it is soiled. Then, put a brand new pad in your underwear.

This looks like loads to be taught! How can I keep in mind?

Having a brand new day by day routine might take some getting used to. Here are some enjoyable methods to recollect what to do:

• Make a schedule so you recognize when to clean your face, brush your tooth, or take a bathe.
• Use an image chart or listing that tells the steps for placing on and taking off pads.
• Number provides you employ — like cleaning soap, shampoo, and deodorant — so you recognize what to make use of first and what comes subsequent.

Be ready!

Be ready every day by making particular kits with all of the provides you want for caring for your self. Ask your mother or dad that can assist you put your kits collectively.

You would possibly make one package in your morning routine that has cleaning soap, moisturizer, a toothbrush, toothpaste, mouthwash, deodorant, and a brush and different objects in your hair. You could make one other package for when you’ve got your interval that has pads, wipes, and clear underwear.

If you don’t just like the scent or the texture of a number of the provides, you possibly can return to the shop to purchase one thing completely different. You have many decisions. Pick no matter is greatest for you.

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