Potty training a child with autism can be a challenging but rewarding journey. Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) presents unique challenges in the potty training process, making it essential for parents and other caregivers to approach this important milestone with patience, understanding, and specific strategies tailored to their child’s needs. This guide will provide helpful tips […]
Starting the potty training journey can be an intimidating prospect for both parents and children. It’s a period of transition, adaptation, and patience. Luckily, using a free printable potty training chart can make this process more manageable and fun. Not only does it help your child visualize their progress, but it also creates a system of motivation […]
Fecal incontinence in children is a problem that can cause a great deal of embarrassment and social isolation. It can also lead to physical problems if not treated. Occupational and Physical Therapy can sometimes help to improve the situation for these children. There are a number of different causes of fecal incontinence in children. It […]
Potty training special needs children can be a daunting task for parents and teachers. There are many myths and misconceptions about this process that can lead to confusion and frustration. In this blog post, we will dispel some of the most common myths about potty training special needs children, and provide helpful tips for success. […]
Have you ever wondered how to teach a child to wipe correctly? Hygiene is a key element in making sure children reach their full potential. Learn how to teach a child to wipe correctly using these helpful visuals. You can download the potty training and wiping visuals for free at the bottom of this blog […]
Whether it be toilet training a young child or helping a school-aged child with a bathroom routine, there can be many obstacles to overcome to reach full independence in the bathroom. There are many factors to toileting such as body functions, age, physical environment, motor skills, communication skills and routines. How Do You Know […]
Modifications for Toilet Training In order for a child to be completely independent and physically ready when using the toilet, it requires a significant amount of higher level gross motor skills. If a child has delays in gross motor skills that are affecting toilet training, you may need to provide modifications for toilet training. Here […]
The Functional Skills for Kids series written by occupational and physical therapy bloggers on developing 12 functional skills for children continues today with the topic of toilet training. Each month throughout 2016, we will discuss the development of one functional skill in children addressing the many components of that skill. The ability to complete the […]
A recent study in the Journal of Pediatric Urology indicated that the best time to toilet train a child is between 24 and 32 months of age. Children who did not receive toilet training until after 32 months had more issues with bed wetting, day wetting and urge incontinence. The researchers concluded that the timing […]