Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 i think potty training is an ongoing thing for quite some thime for our kids, weve been training with nathan since he was 3yrs, and he is 9 now and still has accidents, mainly at noc, and we're having some bm troubles off and on again, but i know some have done that shut in thing, with some progress, but have to build from that. shawna. potty training > Yesterday my younger son (NDA) and husband have gone to Spokane WA to visit > family and so I will be alone with all weekend (and of course on > Friday, my extra day off, has an in-service day - and I was so > looking forward to a full day to myself!). Anyway, I thought that I would > give the " Potty Training in Less than a Day " a try. This system worked > very well for another child in my town when he was around 's age > (6yo) BUT he is very high functioning. Has anyone tried this method for > their child? functions at about a 2yo level with scatter above > and below. > > I have my doubts about doing this on my own (without my stronger husband to > help " encourage " him to sit on the potty) but I am trying to psych myself > up for it! > > > Pat - mom to (6yo, DS, ADHD, sensory issues) and (2.5yo and > currently being spoiled rotten by his paternal grandparents!) - who wishes > that she too were on vacation in Spokane rather than at work! > > > > http://www.onelist.com/community/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 I would try making using the potty part of his routine, through out the day, having him in the bathroom for say 5min every couple hours during the day hour and eventually have him try using the toilet, doesnt have to at first, needs to be comfortable with the bathroom first i think, make sure he sees others go, this has been a big help with nathan, he has seen us and his little brother go and get rewards (those are a biggie, must find a reward he will do mast anything for)Even nowadays when one of us goes nathan does a little " yaaaaa " for us the yippe potty dance is always fun, lol, things like stickers didnt work for nathan, as neither do sweets hes not much of a candy eater especially no m & m's for him, but your child might like them or is able to chew properly. Hope this helps some, all the luck to you. shawna. potty training > Our son has this dual diagnosis. It seems to us that the > stand offishness of the autisum seems to balance out the sometimes > over affectioness of the Downs. Our big problem with Pat at this time > is that he is not potty trained and has NO INTEREST what-so-ever in > becoming so. He will go with you and praise someones elses efforts to > high heaven, but when you turn to him and even LOOK as if you are > going to ask him if he wants to try, you have never seen anyone move > so fast the other way. Any suggestions? We also have developing > words. He babbles a lot, but words are coming more and more. He is > smart as a whip, been running a computer for 5 years and knows what he > is doing. > > Bill Shelton wshelton@... > > > > http://www.onelist.com/community/ > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 I agree, don't ask him to go potty at first. Since he runs when you ask, your first goal should be to get him to stay, even if he doesn't say no. Then have him communicate no (or yes) is some form, shake of the head, sign language, whatever. THEN may get him used to sitting on the potty with his clothes on. Have you considered getting the video, Once Upon a Potty? I almost didn't get it for my 17 month old, but we watched it several times and put the potty in the living room for him to play with. He's getting the idea, even though they say don't try until they're 2. I know it's a different case with a special needs child, and just barely beat out his brother as he's just now potty trained at 10-1/2. But that's my sage (not!) advice. Loriann Wife to Dewight Mom to , 10 years, Down Syndrome and ? And , 17 months and Strong Willed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 7, 2000 Report Share Posted December 7, 2000 Hi. Sorry can't help with potty training in a day. is 5 and potty trained now, but it took two years. Do you live in Washington? I live at Lake Chelan, WA, which is in Eastern WA. > Yesterday my younger son (NDA) and husband have gone to Spokane WA to visit > family and so I will be alone with all weekend (and of course on > Friday, my extra day off, has an in-service day - and I was so > looking forward to a full day to myself!). Anyway, I thought that I would > give the " Potty Training in Less than a Day " a try. This system worked > very well for another child in my town when he was around 's age > (6yo) BUT he is very high functioning. Has anyone tried this method for > their child? functions at about a 2yo level with scatter above > and below. > > I have my doubts about doing this on my own (without my stronger husband to > help " encourage " him to sit on the potty) but I am trying to psych myself > up for it! > > > Pat - mom to (6yo, DS, ADHD, sensory issues) and (2.5yo and > currently being spoiled rotten by his paternal grandparents!) - who wishes > that she too were on vacation in Spokane rather than at work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 10, 2000 Report Share Posted December 10, 2000 Hi , I think that your question was for me - no I don't live in WA state. My husband grew up in Spokane though, and all of his family still lives there. We live in NJ but have lots of frequent flier miles (and use them regularly) so DH and my younger son went for a long weekend. I have been to Lake Chelan though, it is beautiful! Pat - mom to (6 DS,ADHD...) and (2.5) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 21, 2010 Report Share Posted November 21, 2010 All: I am hoping to find resources (written or adult experts) to aid us in potty training our 11 year old son with DS and Autism. To date he shows no interest in learning this skill and also has no problem sitting in a dirty pull up. Obviously, we constantly monitor him, but are really concerned about him entering middle school next year without this skill. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 23, 2010 Report Share Posted November 23, 2010 This seems to be a common problem for many kids—not caring about sitting in soiled pull-up. We started by schedule training nathan. It really cut down on the accidents. When he did soil his pants, we made him (handover hand) shower/bathe and clean up. We didn’t say anything bad to him or punish him –didn’t want to give attention to this behavior—just reminded that one pees or poo’s in the toilet not their pants, and helped him clean up. It really helped when miralax came along for nathan’s constipation could go without pain maybe I don’t know he very rarely complains of pain, but since he started taking miralax about age 10 he knows when he has to go, just had nighttime bedwetting for a good while then but he hasn’t even done that in a very long time, cant even remember the last time, hmmm maybe I should still continue to get his pull-ups to stock up on for the future? He has refused to wear them for a handful of years now, except when having diarhea but I don’t want to lose out on being able to get them in the future. All ready dealing with insurance and him being an adult, uuugh. shawna From: Sent: Sunday, November 21, 2010 10:33 AM To: Subject: Potty Training All: I am hoping to find resources (written or adult experts) to aid us in potty training our 11 year old son with DS and Autism. To date he shows no interest in learning this skill and also has no problem sitting in a dirty pull up. Obviously, we constantly monitor him, but are really concerned about him entering middle school next year without this skill. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated. Happy Thanksgiving, Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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