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Any Suggestions For A Child Who Does Not Want To Sit On The Toilet Seat Due To Sensory Issues?
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The mother has tried different types of seats, and even the cushioned ones.

posted February 24, 2013
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Make a jersey knit toilet seat cover? I don't know just thinking alot of under clothes/clothes are made if that material. I would think you could make strip wide enough to wrap around the seat and apply Velcro to hold it on. Should make for easy removal too for cleaning

posted February 25, 2013
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My daughter has sensory issues and I used the toilet seats that sits on top of your toilets so the child will not fall in. These little seats have handles and some even pay music when the child goes in the toilet.
Hope this help!
Best of luck!

posted February 26, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I bought the kids adult toilet combo. I was so happy as was he. LOL He had a fear of falling in now he is potty trained. I hope it works for you

posted February 28, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

I have a nephew that sits frog style on the toilet to go. He also has sensory issues and it was the only way to get him to "sit" on the toilet

posted February 28, 2013
A MyAutismTeam Member

Christina is spot on that lots of praise - or if necessary, start with small tangible rewards and praise and then back off to praise only for ANY progress no matter how small. One major thing to keep forefront in the whole process though is that *average* potty training age for boys in America is around 3 years, 3 months and if you have a child with other issues obviously it would be well within the range of normal for it to be later. Potty training is often an extremely frustrating situation for all involved but it comes at an interesting developmental time for a child because they are now strongly feeling a desire for control over their environment and bingo! Here is something that the child can actually control! After all, nobody can make you poop :)
So potty training is the perfect setup for a massive power struggle with the child. Giving the child lots of simple choices in other parts of their daily routine may help with this aspect and if the potty training has just hit a dead end, give it a rest for two weeks and start over with a new tactic. Maybe buy something that the child really really wants and tell them that that item is only for kids who pee in the potty every day for x number of days (keep the goals somewhat small so they feel attainable). Just keep potty training positive - never punish a child for accidents, you can say "oh that's too bad, we need to get pee in the potty. Next time I hope you can get your pee int he potty" in a slightly disappointed voice but don't do anything truely punishing.
Just tell your friend to keep telling herself that he won't go to college in a pull-up and to not put too much pressure on herself or the child and he will get the hang of it.

posted February 28, 2013

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