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Toilet training can be a battleground for parents and children. In this book― the only one on the market dealing with the specific issues involved in toilet training children with autism― Maria Wheeler offers a detailed roadmap for success, based on over twenty years of experience. Easy-to-read bulleted lists offer over 200 do’ s and don’ ts presented, along with more than fifty real-life examples. Learn, among other things, how to gauge “ readiness,” overcome fear of the bathroom, teach how to use toilet paper, flush and wash up, and deal with toileting in unfamiliar environments. A life preserver for parents and reluctant children! Helpful chapters include: The Importance of Toilet TrainingDetermining ReadinessDeveloping a Toileting Routine Communicating the Need to Use the Toilet Toileting in Unfamiliar EnvironmentsNighttime TrainingCommon Problems (and Solutions) Associated with Toilet Training Persons with Autism
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