Toilet training is indeed challenging for a lot of children with autism. There are a several approaches to teaching children to independently use the toilet. Of course, not all kids will respond to the same technique. A technique that is considered helpful for a certain child may not be useful for others.
Here are several techniques that have helped a lot of parents who has a child with autism:
Some children form an attachment to their diapers and refuse to switch to underwear. The good news is, it's possible for you to help them ease out of diapers step by step. You may start by having your child wear underwear underneath the diaper. This will help them get familiar with the idea of wearing underwear.
It's also okay if you provide them with the option of wearing diaper over his underwear. As soon as they are comfortable with the feel of having underwear on, you may gradually cut small parts of the diaper until such time that he is no longer wearing it. You may also use pull-ups as a good transition for your child. It will also help them develop the skill of pulling pants up and down.
If your child is afraid of sitting in the toilet, you can help him overcome this by helping him become familiar with it without really making them use it. One way of doing this is by having him sit on the toilet fully clothed. If he is still uncomfortable, let your kid sit on your lap on the toilet. Knowing that you are there will make them feel more secure, and this will help your child relax. You can also have him observe the procedure using his favorite toy. This will make your child realize that nothing bad will happen if they sit on the toilet, and eventually his feeling of unease will pass.
There are a number of children who find flushing the toilet mysterious. They may be thinking along these lines - Why is it so noisy, where does the water go and how does it come back? Setting up a pattern to flushing will help minimize the fear of the act. You may use a schedule as an indication when it's time to flush, or use a verbal cue, such as "Ok, ready, set, flush, all done!" If this doesn't work, let them wait at a distance while you flush. Then encourage your child to gradually get closer to the toilet.
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