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Autism is classified as a neurodevelopmental disorder which manifests itself in markedly abnormal social interaction, communication ability, patterns of interests, and patterns of behavior. Although the specific etiology of autism is unknown, many researchers suspect that autism results from genetically mediated vulnerabilities to environmental triggers.

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My daughter has just turned 4, and was recently diagnosed with autism, we have been trying without success to get her potty trained, but she just doesn't seem to care if she wet or poopy even. We have her in pull ups, and even when she does make a mess, she doesn't always even tell us, sometimes, but not always, she knows about the bathroom, and how everything works in there, but just doesn't seem inclined to follow thru. Anyone else have this and found something that worked? Her ped. didn't find it surprising, anyone know about that?
Thanks...
Jenny
Thanks...
Jenny
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This week I joined C.A.R.D. (center for Autism and related disabilities). They have training for moms to help with their kids on potty trainning. THEY offer a lot of other help also. Go online and see where your closest one is. Mine was in my town and I didn't even know it.
1)Get her out of the pull ups, if possible. When you are at home, put her in underwear, which will be much more uncomfortable when wet or messy than pull ups. Pull ups are only good for long trips and nighttime, in my opinion.
2) Set a timer and take her to the potty every time it rings, even if she doesn't go. Start out with ever 20 mins. until she actually produces something on the toilet, then reward her. After she does it a few times, increase the time to 30 mins., then 45, and so on. If she regresses, lessen the time again. This will help her learn to self-regulate.
3) Find a reward that means something to her. We "bribed" my son with raisins, but I know people who have used m & m's or other treats. Start with giving her a treat every time she sits on the toilet if she is resistant to sitting on it. Then, move on to giving a treat only when she produces in the toilet. Pair it with verbal praise so that eventually you can phase out the treat.
In the end, just know that it will happen one day. I know it's frustrating, but maybe these strategies will help you out. Good luck, and let me know how it goes.