Does your autistic child refuse the toilet, fight diaper changes, or panic in the bathroom? Potty training with autism often isn’t “behavior” - it’s sensory body signals routine fear of the unknown. This is what helped our family (OT-informed real life trial/error). I’m just a mom sharing what helped us. Always check with your pediatrician if you’re worried about constipation, pain, or withholding. Stop doing this (why it made it worse for us) ❌ Stop long “sit and wait” sessions. Real life: we t
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Does your autistic child refuse the toilet, fight diaper changes, or panic in the bathroom? Potty training with autism often isn’t “behavior” - it’s sensory body signals routine fear of the unknown. This is what helped our family (OT-informed real life trial/error). I’m just a mom sharing what helped us. Always check with your pediatrician if you’re worried about constipation, pain, or withholding. Stop doing this (why it made it worse for us) ❌ Stop long “sit and wait” sessions. Real life: we t
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