Autism Speech Therapist
Potty training children with autism- should you use visual supports? Absolutely! Keep reading for some tips for using visuals and other strategies to help with the potty training process. How To Start Potty Training An Autistic Child Sometimes potty training can take a little longer for autistic children. There are a variety of reasons for this. Studies have shown that… Read More
Autism and toileting. Where do you even start? When you really think about it, there are so many steps that go into toilet training! Let’s break it down, because it’s not as simple as just sitting on the toilet and peeing. First, the child needs to go into the bathroom. Then, there are a few steps related to undressing: pull… Read More
I have to let you in on a little secret. One of the things I’m known for in my school is writing toileting social stories. If anyone needs a story that is potty training related, they come to me. Haha! I never set out to be the potty training guru, it just kind of happened over time. Some colleagues… Read More
When meeting with parents of young children with autism, one of the most common questions that come up, is “how can I potty train my child?”. There are many reasons why children with autism experience potty training issues. Identifying these issues can help parents know how and when to start with the toilet training process. Because of some of… Read More
Autism and toilet training. It can be such a difficult skill to teach to little ones with special needs. Learning to pee and poop in the toilet can be hard, then you add in language delays, sensory issues, and cognitive delays and it can make it seem impossible. I’m here to tell you that it IS possible! I’ve had so… Read More
Have you been searching for a free toileting sequence for your child or student with autism? A potty training chart that shoes each step of the sequence? I was too! I couldn’t find what I was looking for because I needed it to show more details than just a child sitting on a toilet. I want the steps laid out… Read More
