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Question by Linnel: How to potty train an autistic?
I have an 11 year old brother who still uses diapers. He is diagnosed with autism and always spreads his doodoo in his room. My mom claims she disciplines him about it but it still happens. I’ve tried to train him myself and he instinctively goes to the tub, first. but he’ll either drink the toilet water and flush the water too much. I spank him in discipline to show him his error. And i try to show him how to wash his hands and he’ll drink up soapy water if i didn’t cover his mouth. So what am i doing wrong? or am i too late to help him with Hygiene?

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Answer by ron971
First, I would strongly encourage you and your mother to find a local support group for families with autistic children.

To address your question specifically, this resource should be helpful:

http://www.teacch.com/toilet.html

A couple of useful websites are:

http://www.teacch.com/ Treatment and Education of Autistic and related Communication Handicapped CHildren

http://www.autismspeaks.org/

Furthermore, physical punishment is counterproductive. Autistic children are hypersensitive to most any kind of vigorous stimulation and they will typically work hard to shut it out.

By far the most effective approach to changing the behavior of children and adults with autistic disorders is a procedure called Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA). This has been the standard of care for several decades and is thoroughly validated and tested. It is important that family members become familiar with the basic techniques of ABA so everyone follows the same plan.

Presumably your mother has consulted with a professional who is experienced in the treatment and education of autistic children. She should touch base with him or her for further guidance.

Hang in there and the best of luck.

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Question by ?Cheshire Cat?: Dose anyone have any good tips for potty training a 4yr old boy with autism?
He has shown interest in the potty i purchased for him but when i sit him on it he dosent do any thing. Then I put him back into hid diaper and well you can probibly guess what happens.

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Answer by help?
you just have to take your time he will get used to it and start using it dont push it on him just yet

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Question by budelvis: advice for potty training a boy with autism?
I am a nurse in a doctor’s office and one of my patients has a 7yr old son who has autism and cannot get him potty trained. any advice?

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Answer by Tinklerhomer
make him try and offer him a treat till he gets better (my opinion)

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Question by Pregnant with baby # 2 : Question for moms to kids with autism ,potty training yet?
My son is 28 month old ,he has Autism but has it very mild He is just starting to talk ,and he understand a lot but not like the typical 2 and half year old ,one of the things he has been saying is poopoo and he points at his bottom ,my question is do you think he is ready to be potty trained i really want to get that done since im staying home now.
Thank you.

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Answer by Missymum
you could always try. make sure you makea it a huge deal when he goes, give him a treat or stickers and be very enthusiastic.

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Question by Shiner: Any tips on potty training kids with autism?
My daughter has autism and will be 3 next month. I really don’t know how to potty train her since she has limited verbal skills and can not tell me when she needs to go!
I have consulted with “experts” but I would like some tips or feedback from parents or caregivers that have been there as well.
MeShell, we are in Texas too! She is starting school next month when she turns 3.

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Answer by Roxie
I would talk with a pro on this one.

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