Potty Training

The information provided on these pages is intended for patients already under the care of the Healthy Family Team.

 

Does your child wee and poo in the loo? (Nottinghamshire Healthcare)

This leaflet provides some tips for toilet training.

 

Information for professionals and carers: Toilet training children with autism and developmental disabilities (Bladder and Bowel UK)

Children with autism often take longer than other children to learn new skills so need a calm, consistent approach and commitment to continue working with them for as long as they need.

 

Potty training children with additional needs

Almost all children can learn to be clean and dry. Children with special needs including delayed development and physical disabilities may take a little longer and need more support. However, the process you need to follow is the same.

 

Potty Training Time App

From hugs and high-fives to stickers and Snickers, there are many ways to encourage potty training.

 

Sensory Needs and Toileting (ERIC)

As well as bladder and bowel function, and development, it is often very useful to consider how sensations affect a child's response to using the toilet.

 

Talk PANTS with Pantosaurus and his PANTS song (NSPCC)

Talking PANTS teaches children important messages, like their body belongs to them and they should tell an adult if they're upset or worried.

 

Toilet Training Troubleshooting

This leaflet provides advice and guidance on toilet training around troubleshooting.

 

Toilet Training Children with Autism and Related Conditions - Information for Parents (Bladder and Bowel UK)

Children with autism may take longer than other children to learn new skills, so it is important to remain calm and consistent and ask everyone who looks after or works with your child to follow the same routines.