Title: How to Potty Train Children With Special Needs
Headings: How to Potty Train Children With Special Needs
How to Potty Train Children With Special Needs
Potty Training Readiness in Children With Special Needs
Potty Training Challenges
Training Techniques
Potty Training Tips
Frequent Potty Breaks
Track When They Go
Model and Narrative Toileting Habits
Know Accidents Are a Part of the Process
How to Use Positive Practice
When to Get Help

Content: Frequent Potty Breaks
Sitting on the potty should occur "at least once or twice every hour" and after you first ask, "Do you have to go potty?" Even if he says no, unless he is totally resistant, it is a good idea to take him to the potty anyway. If this routine is too demanding on your child, then you can take him to the potty less frequently. Track When They Go
It can help to keep a chart or diary of when he regularly wets or soils himself so that you will know the best times to have him sit on the potty and maximize your chances that he has to go. He is also most likely to go after meals and snacks and that is a good time to take him to the potty. Frequent visits during the times that he is likely to use the potty and fewer visits to the potty at other times of the day is another good alternative. Model and Narrative Toileting Habits
Other good techniques include modeling, where you allow your child to see family members or other children using the toilet, and using observational remarks. 4 This involves narrating what is happening and asking questions while potty training, such as "Did you just sit on the potty?" or "Did you just poop in the potty ?" Know Accidents Are a Part of the Process
Even after he begins to use the potty, it is normal to have accidents and for him to regress or relapse at times and refuse to use the potty.