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How To Make Potty Training A Success
While readiness for toilet training is dependent on the child's development, its preparation starts with you. If you want potty training to be a success, you must make it a priority. The number one reason toilet training programs fail is due to lack of consistent implementation and monitoring. Your ability to stick with the program is critical, especially, when toilet training children with autism or brain injury.
Our Expert Tip:
Before you plan to potty train, plan to prioritize:
- Make sure you plan at least 3-4 days to devote to potty training as a priority. If you have a special needs child this length of time could be much greater.
- Ensure that potty training is on everyone's priority list. Just because you are ready to throw away the diapers, does not mean other caretakers, teachers, or even your child is ready.
- Remember, even it you are not ready to commit 100% (i.e. in the middle of relocating, taking a new job, etc.) it is never too early to prepare. Start teaching your child the necessary toileting vocabulary, create stories that detail the toileting process, and model the expected behavior.
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