Intro/Potty training advice

August 2, 2006

I can't remember if I introduced myself when I found this board a

few weeks ago, but since I haven't been on since then, I thought I'd

say hi.

I am a SAHM to twin 4 year old boys and a 2 year old daughter, plus

provide full time daycare for my niece (6 months) and nephew (3

years). One of my twin boys was recently diagnosed with Aspergers.

We've known something was up for a while, but it wasn't until I

first started reading about Sensory Integration that I found

something that described a lot of 's problems. Then I

discovered info about Asperger's and felt such relief to find

something that explained SO MUCH!!!

So here's my question. is almost four and a half and is not

interested in potty training at all. Everyone else (except the

newborn) uses the potty. doesn't really seem to feel it. He

will willingly go to the toilet and sit or stand, but can't seem to

make his body DO anything.

After doing some research, I'm going to attempt a behavioral plan

started Sunday. We are going to set the timer and bring him to the

potty every thirty minutes. He will need to sit there for five/ten

minutes. We are going to get some very special toys that he can

only play with while sitting on the potty. We will keep it low-key

and praise him every time he is on the potty.

Any thoughts before we implement this? Has anyone tried something

like this and have it REALLY not work? Or found something else that

worked really well? I'm totally open!!! Thanks for any advice you

have.

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