Autism and housework

[ThisNiftyMintCat]

Hey team! I'm autistic and I really struggle with housework. Has anyone got a checklist or a routine that works for them?

Thanks!

[BertieBotts]

Have you come across KC Davis' "How To Keep House While Drowning" ? This resonates well with a lot of ND people.

What is it you are struggling with in particular?

[QuickFetchTheCoffee]

I didn't improve on housework until I timed myself doing it (things like cleaning the bathroom, vacuuming the floors) and I realised it wasn't taking me as long as I thought it was. I now also listen to music or a podcast while I work so it's not so boring.
I also always do things in the same order (the most efficient for me). I used to use a checklist to make sure I did things in the "right" order but I just know it now. I'm in my forties though, it's taken a long time to work out!

[CadyEastman]

I've found the organised mum method is good for making sure each area gets cleaned occasionally. I'm not brilliant at sticking to it but might occasionally thing oh it's Thursday, maybe I should spend half an hour doing the kitchen.

Listening to music or a podcast as the PP suggested helps too

[2024horizons]

On Etsy they have printable cleaning checklists, they are really good.

I've started stacking cleaning with other things. I actually clean the shower and bath while I'm in it I.e. having a shower now, works a treat as I hate that job!