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Toilet Train Your Child with Autism

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Updated: November 18, 2009

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Get Ready for a Potty Party

Put together all the things you'll need to keep your child comfortable and content while seated on the toilet for a long time. If you like, consider bringing books, toys, and even a TV into the bathroom.

Also collect "motivators" -- special treats to give your child when he successful urinates or poops in the toilet.

Also, make sure that the toilet is comfortable. For some children, that will mean wrapping the seat in towels for extra cushiness. Other children may be most comfortable on a potty seat with handles that help them feel secure while sitting on the toilet.

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