Jessica Kingsley Publishers Personal Hygiene? What's that Got to Do with Me? By Pat Crissey

Personal Hygiene? What’s that Got to Do with Me?, by Pat Crissey and published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers, is a curriculum created for students with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and learning and developmental disabilities. It is designed to support understanding of how personal appearance may be perceived by others, and to outline the social implications of neglecting personal hygiene.

The content combines simple, factual explanations with humorous cartoons that highlight how poor hygiene can be viewed. Step-by-step cartoon sequences show what the student needs to do to maintain good hygiene, while quizzes and activity pages offer repeated opportunities to revisit and reinforce key points. The curriculum also includes hands-on activities that demonstrate why and how to carry out different hygiene tasks, alongside several social stories and worksheets to help students set up a daily schedule that allows time for necessary hygiene routines.

Key details

• Curriculum for students with autism, Asperger’s Syndrome, and learning and developmental disabilities
• By Pat Crissey
• Published by Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Uses simple factual information and humorous cartoons
• Includes quizzes, activity pages, hands-on activities, social stories, and worksheets

Synopsis

This curriculum helps students understand how others may perceive their appearance and the social impact of neglecting personal hygiene. It uses cartoons, step-by-step visual guidance, and a range of activities to explain what to do and why it matters. Worksheets are included to support planning a daily schedule that makes time for essential hygiene tasks.