
SLP 279: Autism and Toilet Training – A Mother’s Toilet Training Journey
12/30/24 • 43 min
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Creating a special box of bathroom activities ✅ Using favourite shows (like Paddington) exclusively for toilet time ✅ Tracking progress with ticks and crosses on paper ✅ Offering specific rewards (5 M&Ms for wees, Kit Kats for poos) ✅ Taking nappies to the toilet to flush contents ✅ Starting with morning toilet routines ✅ Using special absorbent training pants for outings ✅ Maintaining consistency despite setbacks ✅ Allowing natural consequences for learning body signals ✅ Recognising and adapting to regression during transitions
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowsuelarkey.com.au/autism-and-toilet-training
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Creating a special box of bathroom activities ✅ Using favourite shows (like Paddington) exclusively for toilet time ✅ Tracking progress with ticks and crosses on paper ✅ Offering specific rewards (5 M&Ms for wees, Kit Kats for poos) ✅ Taking nappies to the toilet to flush contents ✅ Starting with morning toilet routines ✅ Using special absorbent training pants for outings ✅ Maintaining consistency despite setbacks ✅ Allowing natural consequences for learning body signals ✅ Recognising and adapting to regression during transitions
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowsuelarkey.com.au/autism-and-toilet-training
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.Previous Episode

SLP 278: Understanding Girls Who Camouflage their Struggles with Guest Jane McFadden
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Internalizing ADHD/autism presents differently than externalizing behaviors. ✅ Girls often mask difficulties through perfectionism and helping others. ✅ Shutdowns can be mistaken for seizures or non-participation. ✅ Parent-teacher trust relationships are crucial for supporting neurodivergent students. ✅ Classroom accommodations should benefit all students, not individuals. ✅ Social anxiety often underlies masking behaviors in schools. ✅ Library resources help students self-identify neurodivergent traits.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowsuelarkey.com.au/asd-and-adhd-masking-for-girls
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.Next Episode

SLP 280: Support Children With PDA and ODD: Challenges and Insights
Join Sue for an upcoming Live Virtual Workshop where you will learn from Sue practical tips & strategies to make a difference.
In this episode, we will discuss:
✅ Follow the child's lead. ✅ Gradual exposure to new situations. ✅ Choose your battles. ✅ Low demand activities before high demand. ✅ Rule out hunger and thirst. ✅ Build emotional support into plans. ✅ Change the structure, not the child.
Read more about this podcast in the show notes found via the link belowsuelarkey.com.au/supporting-children-with-pda-and-odd
Join the Facebook group specifically for this podcastwww.facebook.com/groups/suelarkeypodcastcommunity/
Join my Neurodiversity Network Follow my Instagram account for regular tips To learn more about teaching or understanding ASD, please visit my website below.If you like this episode you’ll love
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