A gentle, practical guide for when water becomes a war zone.

Showering shouldn’t feel like a crisis, but for many neurodivergent children, it does.

When you’re parenting a child with PDA, ODD, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, even the mention of “taking a shower” can lead to tears, shutdowns, or a full-on meltdown.

This free resource helps caregivers and therapists understand why this happens and what non-threatening, pressure-free strategies actually help, especially for children who are nonverbal, anxious, or avoidant.

Whether your child runs from the bathroom, panics at the sight of water spray, or shuts down completely, this guide meets you where you are, without judgment.

Inside This Download:

• A breakdown of why showering feels like a threat, not just a task

• Real-world insights into how sensory overload, loss of control, and executive function challenges collide

• Specific adaptations for nonverbal children and pre-verbal clients

• Gentle, flexible strategies to introduce water play, co-showering, or wipe alternatives

• Phrases that remove pressure while still supporting hygiene

• A reset list for when it just doesn’t happen and why connection matters more than compliance