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My daughter was potty trained around 3. It was harder due to her Autism. I would sit her on the pot and play potty training videos for her. And I would put a pull up on her and night and put underwear on during the daytime. And during daytime when she had the underwear on I would sit her toilet thorough out the day. That’s how I was able to potty train her.
My son was briefly from 5-7 but then lost the skill after a year of major ear problems. Find that really special treat that motivates. For him is was chocalate icing. Bring a tablet. Sometimes but not always school or therapists can be helpful. Break it down into the smallest steps possible.
Potty training children with autism often takes longer than typical due to communication challenges. Many parents on MyAutismTeam have found success using these strategies:
• Using social stories with photos of home and public toilets
• Working with occupational therapists for specialized guidance
• Implementing reward Show Full Answer
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