We Are Trying To Potty Train Our Autistic(severe) 5 Year Old Boy. Any Suggestions?? He Holds It And Will Not Go On The Potty. | MyAutismTeam

Connect with others who understand.

sign up Log in
Resources
About MyAutismTeam
Powered By
Real members of MyAutismTeam have posted questions and answers that support our community guidelines, and should not be taken as medical advice. Looking for the latest medically reviewed content by doctors and experts? Visit our resource section.
We Are Trying To Potty Train Our Autistic(severe) 5 Year Old Boy. Any Suggestions?? He Holds It And Will Not Go On The Potty.
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
posted January 22, 2013
•
Be the first to like/hug
A MyAutismTeam Member

This worked with my children: 1) if he's attending school, wait until a long weekend or break to start 2) encourage lots and lots of fluids 3) take him every 15 minutes all day and every day 4) refrain from diapers/pull-ups and the like (geared to keep children feeling dry). Wishing you much success...

posted January 22, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Have you spoken with his doctor? it pretty much is up to your son when he is ready I know if you start taking him everyday at the same time no matter if he uses it or not have him take part in it sometimes when my daughter felt she is in charge it works better. Also I put a radio in the bathroom that really worked. Wishing you luck.

posted January 22, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Our pediatrician suggested the use of a glycerin suppository for #2 withholding. The child will move his/her bowels within about 15 minutes of insertion. After a couple times using one, the mere THREAT of a suppository became enough to get my DD to go.

posted January 24, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Thanks! I will try that this weekend.

posted January 24, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I agree with Jaes. We did this with our son just before he turned 5 last summer. I will warn you that it was HARD and frustrating, and the first day I had to do 3 loads of laundry because he would pee a little in the potty and not 5 minutes later he would wet himself. But by day 3, he "got it!"

posted January 24, 2013

Related content

View All
Potty Traing Help!
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Potty Training
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Potty Training
A MyAutismTeam Member asked a question 💭
Continue with Facebook
Continue with Google
Your privacy is our priority. By continuing, you accept our Terms of use and Privacy policy.
Already a Member? Log in