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Potty training ugh!
They aren't ready until they're ready. This is true for those without autism, too. But at least neurologically typical toddlers can be shamed into conforming. Autism by definition has no shame, or… read more
Thoughts or recommendations please
Natural environment, at home primarily and parks if possible.. my son has made a lot progress with ABA therapy, in home.
My son is very picky and sometimes he just doesn't want food at all. I'll offer food over and over, his favorites, new foods, fast foods, junk foods, sometimes NOTHING works and he just won't eat. Sometimes offering junk food or fast food does the trick but he mostly just doesn't seem to want food. We're giving him pedicure, he's always been a skinny mini (his dad was SUPER skinny as a kid too) but I know that he's almost underweight so I want to know if this is common? What are some of the… read more
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My son is 5.....he has HFA, ADHD combo, SPD, and Pica.....he will use the potty at school but fights at home.....he doesn't mind sitting in soiled or wet pull ups or underwear.....he will go potty if he is changing and has to go.....so now my questions......
How long will this last?
Why doesn't it bother him to be in soiled or wet pull ups or underwear?
Why don't rewards work?
Am I alone in this?
I'm tired of smelling my child in public
My 5 yr old daughter loves My Little Pony (understatement). She has a chromosome duplication that causes all kinds of havoc including autistic behaviours. She will potty on toilet prompted but will… read more
Anyone have their child in eating therapy ? Do they have anxiety ? My son only eats crackers, chips , and pb&j sandwiches . What are some things your therapist has done to get your child to eat , and to help their anxiety ? Any help would be appreciated. Than you !
We have been working w OT after OT on this. We finally are w one that is super creative. She has turned everything into play. Currently hes 5 and ate baby food from a spoon for four months prior to… read more
getting difficulty to potty train my autistic son 4 years old. he does not communicate. kindly share your experiances. And he is very picky eater. he just like few foods specially pediasure. and i want to remove pediasure from his diet.
My 2 year old is so picky. At the beginning he would eat only cereal dry and PB&J. I took a more old school approach to get him to eat more. I give breakfast and lunch and a small snack after nap… read more
My son was very close to potty trained from age 6-8 but regressed after some medical issues and lost the skills. 2 years ago he would sit on the toilet with the lid closed. In our current apartment, he refuses to get near the toilet and definitely not sit on it. Has anyone had any luck potty training with an older child who has been in pull ups a long time?
All I know is that a 'Distraction' (one that preferably makes them laugh) is a great motivator.
So have a Tech Device or even a simple toy as a distraction while they are in there.