When toilet training a child with special needs, you can try these tips:
Start early: Help your child get used to the bathroom and learn skills like sitting on a potty and washing their hands.
Break down the task: Make the process easier by breaking it down into simple steps.
Use rewards: Praise and reward your child for each step they learn. You can use descriptive praise, gestures, signs, or a favorite activity.
Use picture cards: Picture cards can help your child understand what to do and remember each step.
Schedule toileting: Take your child to the bathroom every five minutes for a five-minute sit. Gradually increase the time between sittings.
Make it fun: Try to make going to the toilet fun and not scary.
Teach words and signs: Teach words and signs for toilets and wee and poo.
Consider professional help: If needed, you can get professional help.
Please also look at some very good toilet training resources in our e-resources section
https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/toilet-training-tips
https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/toilet-training-reward-chart
https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/toilet-procedure-flashcards
https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/learning-toilet-procedures
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N&S Admin
156 days ago (04 September 2024)
When toilet training a child with special needs, you can try these tips: Start early: Help your child get used to the bathroom and learn skills like sitting on a potty and washing their hands. Break down the task: Make the process easier by breaking it down into simple steps. Use rewards: Praise and reward your child for each step they learn. You can use descriptive praise, gestures, signs, or a favorite activity. Use picture cards: Picture cards can help your child understand what to do and remember each step. Schedule toileting: Take your child to the bathroom every five minutes for a five-minute sit. Gradually increase the time between sittings. Make it fun: Try to make going to the toilet fun and not scary. Teach words and signs: Teach words and signs for toilets and wee and poo. Consider professional help: If needed, you can get professional help.
ReplyN&S Admin
156 days ago (04 September 2024)
Please also look at some very good toilet training resources in our e-resources section https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/toilet-training-tips https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/toilet-training-reward-chart https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/toilet-procedure-flashcards https://www.nurseriesandschools.org/e-resources/learning-toilet-procedures
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