Has anyone studied how to help toilet-train children with ASD?
This week’s answer comes from two of the clinicians who work
within our Autism Treatment Network (ATN) and our Health
Resources and Services Administration funded Autism Intervention
Research Network on Physical Health (AIR-P). Both helped write
the Autism Speaks Toileting Toolkit for parents, which will
become available this fall. Psychologist Terry Katz, PhD, of our
Denver ATN Center Around half of all children with an autism
spectrum disorder (ASD) learn to use the toilet later than other
children. In the Autism Speaks ATN/AIR-P Toileting Tool Kit due
out this fall, we talk about why your child might have trouble
and provide tips for achieving success. Here are some important
points: Toileting Challenges with ASD: * Physical: Talk with
your doctor about medical reasons that may make toileting more
difficult for your child. These can include constipation, and
kidney, urinary tract, or bladder problems. * Language: Language
delay can make it diff