Bathtime

Andrew doesn't like being naked (which is a blessing, as many Autistic children have issues with wearing clothing). The only time he likes to take his clothes off other than to change them is bathtime!

However, getting Andrew to understand it's bathtime can be challenging. I can tell him it's bathtime, tell him it's time to get in the water, all sorts of things. In the end, I just ask him to come with me, and take his hand and lead him to the bathroom door. But the moment he realizes that the towels are on the floor (easier than policing every splash) his eyes light up and he proceeds to strip.

Andrew will stay in the bathtup until I make him get out, he just absolutely loves it! It's one of his very favorite activities. Not sure yet whether it winds him up or calms him down. :)

The most hilarious part though is after a bath. Andrew wants a towel wrapped tightly around him (he's not cold, he just likes to have that pressure) so getting him dressed is an amusement. :) And he hates to have his head touched, so we've made a game out of it. I attack his head with the towel and he giggles like mad!!

It's great fun, and it gets his hair dry. :)