If your child seems to gastrointestinal problems, check them out before you start toilet training. See your pediatrician and, if necessary, a pediatric gastroenterologist. The constipation may even be able to be treated with something as simple as prune juice.
Toilet Train Your Child with Autism
By Lisa Jo Rudy, About.com
Updated: October 29, 2008
About.com Health's Disease and Condition content is reviewed by the Medical Review Board
Many children with autism have gastrointestinal issues. And, of course, if your child is suffering from diarrhea, constipation, bloating, or other gastrointestinal issues, it may be tough for him to toilet train.
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- Prepare to Be Patient
- Be Sure Your Child Is Healthy
- When to Start Toilet Training
- Start Hydrating
- Get Ready for a Potty Party
- Start Your Potty Party!
- Focus on Bowel Movements
- Toilet Teaching Tips for Working Parents
- How to Manage Fecal Smearing
- Resources
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