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Getting pee training down is a huge win — so first, celebrate that! BM training often takes longer, and that's completely normal for kids on the spectrum. Patience and consistency are key here.

Here are some strategies that have worked for other parents:

- Social stories — Create a simple visual story (even on a tablet) Show Full Answer

Getting pee training down is a huge win — so first, celebrate that! BM training often takes longer, and that's completely normal for kids on the spectrum. Patience and consistency are key here.

Here are some strategies that have worked for other parents:

- Social stories — Create a simple visual story (even on a tablet) that walks through the steps of using the toilet for BMs. Seeing the process visually can really help kids understand what's expected.
- Rewards system — Offer a small reward for every step of progress, even just sitting on the toilet at the right time.
- Consistent schedule — Try having him sit on the toilet at the same time each day, especially after meals when the body naturally wants to go.
- Work with an occupational therapist (OT) — An OT can create a personalized plan and use tools like social stories tailored specifically to your son.
- Incremental steps — Break the process into tiny, manageable steps rather than expecting the full thing at once.

One MyAutismTeam member shared that using social stories, close communication with a behavioral analyst, and rewarding every small act of progress led to a big breakthrough for their child.

It does get better — hang in there! 💪

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