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The Trick to Potty Training
May 26, 2008
One of the many issues that parents have with children with
ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorders) is potty training. When
compared to their peers, ASD children are usually behind in
toileting and toileting hygiene. So what’s the best way to
potty train your child? Below are just a few ideas that
have worked for myself and other families. If you need more
information I recommend www.teacch.com/toilet.html they
have a step-by-step approach.
1. ASD children have troubles with Concepts. Toileting is a
concept that needs to be broken down into tiny steps to be
successful. You may have to spend weeks just preparing them
to use the bathroom.
2. Create pictures of a toilet take your child to the
toilet and talk to them about toileting. Let them know what
you want them to do over time.
3. Every time you go to the bathroom, you should take your
child in with you so he/she can understand the concept of
toileting you are trying to teach them.
4. If you have older kids in the house have them take your
ASD child to the bathroom with them, this way he/she will
understand that everyone uses the toilet.
5. Be patient! Reduce all confrontations regarding any
disappointments you may have during this possible long
process. Some children have a hard time processing the
steps, so break them down to small tasks if possible.
Remember to Reward your child for any tiny steps they take,
no matter what happens.
6. Toileting is a big challenge for your little angel, so
keep them from being frustrated. If your child gets
frustrated, doing a task it now may take a longer time to
get him or her to cooperate or stay focused.
7. ASD children are very sensitive to touch, smell, and
sound. All of these senses are utilized with toileting.
Flushing sounds may be too loud, the toilet seat too hard,
the smell to strong and the sensation felt when their
clothes and undergarments are off may be too much at the
same time.
Some kids think that if wearing diapers or depends weren’t
a problem before, and this is all they know, then why
change. Toileting isn’t an issue with them and saying that
they will be a “Big Boy or Big girl” doesn’t really matter
to them.
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