„I now look at toilet training in a completely different way“

‚We were completely overwhelmed with trying to toilet train Navid (4.5 years) until we met you. I now look at toilet training in a completely different way. I used to worry that Navid's diagnosis and the fact that he doesn't speak or listen meant he couldn't go to the toilet. Now I know that toilet learning is a complex issue and a relationship issue that is not just about obedience and behavior training, but more importantly about feelings, sensations and relationships. Navid was so surprised when I simply said, „Ah, you're pooping!“ instead of rushing to change his diaper. You could literally see that it made him think. He realized that he didn't like the feeling and that he wanted to change something. That was definitely the start of him being able to go to the toilet. Instead of telling him what to do, I focused on helping Navid figure out how everything worked: his body, his sensations, his feelings, the toilet, etc. And he did it! I am so happy and relieved!‘

Navid's mother
Mother of a boy with autistic-like behaviors

• When is the right time for a child to become clean and learn to use the toilet?
• What is it like for a child who is always running around and is not interested?
• How do you actually know if a child is ready for toilet training?

Some children struggle with the most basic milestones of early development. But often parents and caregivers fail in their attempts to teach the child how to go to the bathroom. This webinar will explore why this can sometimes be so difficult and the complexities behind this issue, with a panel discussion for questions and examples from participants.