I think she's got the idea where she's suppose to go ... and what the potty is for ... but she just can't be bothered. She's almost 4, by the way ... and I would really like to clear this hurdle as soon as possible ... or if possible.
2006-07-16 17:18:46 · 11 answers · asked by johnnyplaya 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
dont scold her, it will make her dislike using the toilet
make sure shes ready
use those diapers that change color or smthg wen theyre wet so she knows wen she went
2006-07-16 17:21:44 · answer #1 · answered by MellyMel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is gonna be hard,but not immpossible.I never believed it could happen unitl I had to potty train a 3 1/2 yr old autistic boy at my daycare center.He was very bright,but like her,he didn't talk.So,one day the pull ups came off and training pants with plastic underwear over top came on. It was hard.I think we went through 15 pairs of pants a day for about a month or longer.But I took him to the potty every 10 minutes until he finally did it.But then he started flushing the toilet over and over again.That didn't bother me as long as he went potty.We got the peepee part down after a month pretty good (he still had accidents)but #2 was a whole different thing.After 6mos.or so we could pretty much keep a schedule and get him there in time.By the time he turned four he went a few times by himself.
Good Luck and don't give up hope.
2006-07-17 01:28:14 · answer #2 · answered by Fluttery 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I started out by buying a simple white potty that looked the closest to a regular toilet. No bells n' whistles. Then I got her the "Feel N Learn" pull-ups which are great because when they are wet, they feel wet to the child. Then we had a "sticker" program. I would put her potty in front of the toilet and we would both go potty together. Every time she was successful, she got a sticker that she placed on the bathroom cupboard beside her potty chair. That way she was able to see the rewards of her efforts. And I also made a big effort to praise her really dramatically! Then we'd both empty her potty into the toilet and wave and say "bye-bye peepees/poopoos, thanks for coming out!" She'd sometimes just sit on the chair and "pretend" to potty just so she'd get a sticker! But she quickly figured out that she needed to produce visible results... It took about 2 months. Then I took her shopping and let her pick out her own underwear (Dora). She was so happy to wear them and very, very proud. She had a few accidents but I never made a big deal out of them to her. It got tricky when we went out because it's important that as soon as said she had to potty, we had to pull over right away. I was sure NOT to fall back on the pullups just because we were out. It just prolongs the process. She was able to wear underwear during the day and a pullup at night. Then, eventually she lost the nightime pullup and I woke her at 2am and took her to the potty - every night for about a week. And then that was that.
Every child is different tho - the key is to make a big fuss when they go and not make a fuss if they don't. Good luck with it.
2006-07-16 19:44:18 · answer #3 · answered by turtlewoman2005 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First off.. I agree with those who are suggesting that you take her with you when you go. Alos a great book to be had (actually 2) are Everybody Poops and The Princess adn the Potty.. they are great potty training books.
Be patient, use positive strokes for when she get it "right" and do not give any attention when she has an accident. ( Certainly clean the child up.. but do not be negative or reinforce the behavior in any way.. just clean up!0
Good luck!
2006-07-16 19:08:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
My niece is autistic, shes 2 almost 3 , I babysit her for my sister, I am using the Potty time with Bear in the Big Blue House on DVD or VHS with her and so far its helping ALOT,You can buy it at Walmart for like $9.95, it also lets her know when if she feels like she has to potty to let someone know so they can help and she wont wet in her pull up. I hope that helps hon.. Good Luck :D
2006-07-16 18:05:01 · answer #5 · answered by babygirl9647 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My cousin is a teacher for autistic children and would probably have some great ideas. I can ask her the next time I talk to her. If you want me to email you some ideas just email me an let me know.
thearinsmom@yahoo.com
2006-07-16 17:22:58 · answer #6 · answered by Danielle P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Show and don't tell.
Let her watch you do it, up close so she can see the stream. Then you point to her potty and she might get the idea.
2006-07-16 17:28:05 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
We are going thru this ourselves, my son is almost 2 and diagnosed pdd, believe it or not have her eat spinach. We have done this with my son and his speach is returning. Good Luck.
I also recommend Dr. Neubrander ( Take a look at methyl b12 shots) www.dr. neubrander.
2006-07-16 18:37:13 · answer #8 · answered by joseph d 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Positive reinforcement, It might take some time, but most things will.
2006-07-16 17:22:53 · answer #9 · answered by deefrost 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The reward system? Smarties?
2006-07-16 17:21:48 · answer #10 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋