Date: 04/09/2020
Learning to use deodorant to prevent body odour is a valuable life skill, one which may need to be explicitly taught.
This social narrative explains why as a teenager we need to wear deodorant and how we can choose one that is right for us. It is important to consider the range of sensory sensitivities if you find that wearing deodorant is challenging for the young person you know, for example some young people may prefer unscented deodorant.
https://www.middletownautism.com/files/shares/Resources/Fri_4_Sept_Deodorant_social_narrative.pdf