does anyone have suggestions for a 36 year old adult with autism who had trouble maintaining a hygienic routine? I can USUALLY remember deodorant, but start slipping off the rails at brushing and washing… I use Android and there don’t seem to be any appropriate apps. I live somewhat independently so I can alter my bathroom as needed…

ladykianna:

ryncoon:

rainbowslushee:

autisticadvocacy:

The mod’s suggestion is to check out this post: 

AUTISTIFYING MY HABITAT!!

But laminate the parts for in your bathroom?

Anyone have suggestions for anon?

I have an alarm set on my phone to remind me to brush my teeth

I use the site/app Habitrpg. I’ve got taking my meds, brushing my teeth, and eating meals listed on there, so I get reminders. It’s fun, which is a good motivator to check in and get stuff done.

I use HabitRPG too but honestly don’t find it as effective because even if I’ve remembered to do things I forget to log in and record it or even see my reminders.
 Though I checked out that link the OP answered for ‘AUTISTIFYING MY HABITAT!!

’ and that looks so much more up my alley.

 I think it’s all about what works for you better; do you prefer audio, text, games, visual, or tactile cues to help remember things. 
 

I use the Medisafe app to help me remember this kind of thing. Honestly I use it more to help me remember to eat, but I imagine it could work well for things like tooth brushing too, since that’s also something that happens at a relatively consistent time of day. It gives pop-up reminders, and if you’re not near your phone at that time it will show missed reminders when you get back. It also tracks your compliance, so you can see how often you forgot in a given time period.