1. Toilet Training for the Young Child Melanie Fitzgerald & Megan Browne Behavior Facilitators Special School District

2. When Is the Right Time?  The perfect age to toilet train the young child is when they are ready.  The right age for your child could be anywhere between the age of 2-?.  Most children are physically able between the ages of 2 ½ and 4.

3. Are We Ready?

4. Readiness Behaviors  Can the child sit and attend for short periods of time.  Does your child have activities that they like to do-singing songs, reading books…  Does the child understand the concept of completing a task and earning a reinforcer.

5. Before We Begin Data Collection Reading books Material/Supply gathering Planning with your child make a calendar

6. Visual Schedules/Routines  Make sure you have visuals set up around the house and the child and yourself are able to access quickly.  Review every time you take your child to the bathroom.  Recommend real pictures but can use clip art/boardmaker whatever is easiest and what your child will understand.

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10. Let’s Get Started  Select potty time for 5 minutes prior to when your child typically urinates.  Please be there for your child and assist as needed especially in the beginning until they are independent.

11. Small Steps Small Steps  Reward frequently  In the beginning you will reward for each step your child completes either with verbal praise or a small token.  Layer the rewards if your child is able to wait and likes the build up.

16. How do we keep them on the toilet?

17. Schedule

20. UH…..OH

21. Accidents do happen…  Remain calm and neutral at all times.  Have the child participate in changing and clean up as much as possible.  Use it as a teachable moment reread the visual story and/or go over the routine again.

22. You Can’t Make Me!!

23. Meeting Resistance

24. Other Issues:  Children that have sensory issues related to pull-ups.  Parent and school may not be ready for underwear—solutions

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26. References  http://childdevelopmentinfo.com http://childdevelopmentinfo.com  http://www.scholastic.com/parents/searc/toilet+training http://www.scholastic.com/parents/searc/toilet+training  http://www.thepottyvillewizard.com/ http://www.thepottyvillewizard.com/  The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and Related Disorders. by Judith A. Coucouvanis  The Potty Journey: Guide to Toilet Training Children with Special Needs, Including Autism and Related Disorders. by Judith A. Coucouvanis  Ican toilet train app on itunes