@Natalia Olton fabulous I am so happy I can help. 💗

@Meera Ramanand - Sinanan Meera, thank you for trusting this space with this. What you are describing takes careful observation, and the fact that you noticed the shift and said "this was never so before" matters a great deal. You know your son. What you are seeing across brushing teeth, starting the shower, assignments, and online class all points to something worth understanding rather than pushing through. The common thread here is task initiation, which is the brain's ability to get itself started on something, especially when that task is not immediately rewarding or interesting. For many neurodivergent children, this is one of the hardest executive function skills, and it can look like stalling, fidgeting, or avoiding until the pressure builds into a meltdown. It does not mean he is being difficult. It means his brain is working hard to launch. The tooth brushing piece is worth a separate note. Brushing teeth is actually very sensory-rich. The texture of the bristles, the taste of the toothpaste, the sound of brushing near the ears. When a child who previously tolerated it starts resisting, sometimes it means their sensory system has shifted and what was manageable before is now overwhelming. This is more common than most parents realize. The fact that this is new also matters. Sudden changes in previously mastered skills are worth tracking and, when possible, worth mentioning to whoever supports your son clinically. You are right to pay attention to it. You are not failing him by finding this hard to navigate. You are paying attention, which is exactly what he needs right now. Keep sharing here. You are not alone in this. Dr. KC

@Meera Ramanand - Sinanan you are never alone Meera. You are most welcome. Dr. KC