Episode 303: Ins and Outs of Potty Training for Children with Autism with Tara Phillips

The Autism Helper Podcast

In this episode, we chat with Tara Phillips, founder of Autism Little Learners, about the ins and outs of potty training for children with autism. Tara shares her expertise on recognizing signs that a child may be ready to start potty training and the key prerequisites or readiness skills to look for. She explains why potty training can be more challenging or take longer for children with autism, and offers valuable tips on how to prepare—what supplies are needed and how to set up for success. Tara also provides advice for teachers and clinicians who are supporting parents hesitant to begin potty training, as well as practical strategies for parents or educators feeling stuck in the process. Whether you’re a teacher, clinician, or parent, this episode is packed with actionable advice to help navigate the potty training journey.

Tune in for expert guidance on tackling one of the most important milestones with confidence and success!

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Free Toileting Visual Sequence: www.autismlittlelearners.com/potty

Pees in the Potty: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1naBuko9xKsvP2jqdl3jhVj1iuh56-k7d8XMIcROTJOg/edit?usp=sharing

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