Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism or Other Developmental Issues, 2nd Edition (Paperback)

by Maria Wheeler (Author)
Key Phrases: related teaching story, toileting routine, using picture cues, Communicating the Need, Miss Willis, Teaching Nighttime Continence (more...)

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Many thanks to Maria for writing a book about a topic that just won't go away. Someone had to do it, and she has done it splendidly! --Carol Stock Kranowitz, MA, author of The Out-of-Sync Child

Product Description
Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This second edition offers effective strategies that take the child's physical and emotional sensitivities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer more than 200 do's and don'ts, along with over 50 real-life examples, to help make the process more of a lesson and less of a battle for all involved. The young trainee will learn to overcome fear of the bathroom, properly use toilet paper, flush once, wash hands, and more. The toilet trainer will learn how to overcome challenges caused by communication needs, sensory sensitivities, motor challenges, anxiety levels, etc.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 133 pages
• Publisher: Future Horizons; 2nd edition (September 1, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1932565493
• ISBN-13: 978-1932565492
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.5 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (24 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #33,211 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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37 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Each autistic child is different..., April 18, 2000

By	Carol F. (La Crescenta, CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders (Paperback)

...we all know that. This book approaches the MANY different unique issues that may come up in toilet training a child with autism. It does not imply (as most books on this topic do) that there is one sure way to success. The authors provide many suggestions to address each child's INDIVIDUAL DIFFERENCES (sensory or otherwise) in the training plan. Also, I liked the EMPHASIS ON TEAMWORK -- toilet training an autistic child must involve cooperative effort from teachers, therapists, respite care workers, parents and anyone else who spends time with your child.

38 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very Helpful Advice and Strategies!, April 20, 2000

By	"[e-mail]" (Kansas City, MO USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders (Paperback)

This book is one of the few that helped me see toilet training in a new light with some real possibilities for my child. There were strategies I had not read before and nice case studies helping put a human face on a problem I thought was mine alone as a mother. Most books only address toileting issues for young children, this approached them developmentally, not age alone. I would recomeend this to anyone having difficulty with this issue in their family.

45 of 48 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic Resource, February 27, 2004

By	Heather Baskerville (West St Paul, MN United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Toilet Training for Individuals with Autism and Related Disorders (Paperback)

If you would have told me years ago that potty training was going to be such a big deal and even take up many hours of research and IEP meetings and even visits by Child Protection I would have told you that you were crazy. I purchased this book as a last resort. I am so glad I did. My son is now fully pee trained and after his constipation (which is also explained in the book to be common accurance in autistic children) clears he will be fully trained. I am so happy with the vast information in this book and that it referances different techniques and
"case stories" that reminded me that there are children older than mine that are not potty trained. It also has solutions for special problems like fear of the flushing, voiding in the toilet, using too much toilet paper and fixation on other things in the bathroom. There is so much in this book that has been helpful that I would have never found anywhere else. I even copied many of the pages to prove to the school that potty difficulties are common with children with autism and the teachers and school nurse oohed and awwed over the book as well. There are many pages related to school use of the bathroom and communications that are needed between teachers and parents. The book reminds teachers not to be angry with parents and vice versa when diapers and extra clothes are forgotten. The book is easy and fun to read and very informational. I recommend this book to many of the parents who have autistic children.
Buy it you won't be sorry.