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May 15, 2024

Webinar: Potty Training Your Child with Autism

Webinar: Potty Training Your Child with Autism — Behavior Frontiers

Toilet training can be challenging for both children and their parents. It becomes especially challenging for children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and developmental disorders.

Parents can teach their child with autism to use the toilet independently with patience, practice, and time. Think about what your child needs, how they respond to rewards, and if they are ready for potty training.

Behavior Frontiers specializes in Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) therapies for children with autism and developmental disorders. Our behavior analysts happily work with family members that are teaching little ones how to use the toilet independently.

Toilet Training Tips for Autism Parents

Keyann Griffin is the Clinical Director at Behavior Frontiers Autism Care Center in Smyrna, Georgia. She has almost ten years of experience in ABA. She talks to us about the difficulties of potty training a child with autism and gives tips for parents.

Potty Training a Child with Autism is Not One-Size-Fits-All

Our experts can help you with challenges and create ABA care plans that work for your child's needs. Collaborating with your child's behavior analyst to create a personalized ABA program is crucial for their success.

Remember, what works for one child may not work for yours, so practice patience! Here are some more helpful potty-training tips to get you started:

  • Check with your child’s doctor to rule out any medical issues that may prevent them from successfully toilet training.
  • If no medical issues are present, start by getting your child into a routine of using the toilet.
  • Use a visual schedule to prepare your child for toilet training. Using a schedule can eliminate the unexpected and will give your child a chance to prepare for toilet training. You can print out this PDF on potty training for boys or this PDF on potty training for girls.

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