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Podcast: Autism and Parenting
Episode: Brushing, Nail cut, and Hair cut
Description: Brushing, nail cutting, and hair cutting are such activities that happen at regular intervals. It becomes a challenge if the kid is tactile hypersensitive.For brushing, you may start with a simulator toothbrush, as shown in the video. You may begin by giving a simulation on the lips and gradually move to the inner cheeks. You will need to increase the time duration gradually. Once the kid becomes familiar with the simulator, you may move to the toothbrush. Make sure to use swallow-safe toothpaste.For the nail cutting, as suggested by Dr. Amit, you may keep the...