Re: Re: [GFCFKids Does anyone have any ideas?/off topic

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In a message dated 4/30/01 5:32:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time, kbsg1@...

writes:

> Hi to all

>

> I will be starting to potty train my 2 1/2yr old today. He still has 3

> diapers left before we start on the pull ups. I do have a older son that I

> trained just fine, but he had speech. Gabe doesn't. I have no idea how to

> begin. His BM's are still very soft I can't help but think of the mess I'm

> getting into(literally). Does anyone have some great ideas that can make it

> a

> little easier? E-mail me at KBSG1@...

>

> THANK YOU

> Rebekha

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>

Rebekha,

Can I ask why you are in a rush to train? He isn't even 3 yet. NT Boys tend

to train closer to 3 then 2 so especially a child who is non verbal and only

2.5 I would think you might want to wait. In 6mos he may have more language

and be better able to cope with the demands placed on him. Another thing to

consider is that 1 in 5 children develop some form of stool withholding and

lots of these kids develop this condition from pressure to potty train before

they are ready. You don't want your child to start withholding...it is the

worst! Please, understand maybe your child is showing every sign in the book

to want to potty train and he may really be ready but if you feel you have to

take the lead in training, then he simply may need more time. Also maybe in a

few months time his bm's will be more formed which will make it easier for

you. I have 3 boys and my first started training at 30mos but had lots of

problems, my second suspected Asperger's child trained himself by 3. It was

much more relaxed and so much easier! My 3rd just turned 3 in April but I am

waiting til June when he is out of school. He has shown lots of signs

including leading me to the bathroom but he still isn't quite ready and

doesn't need the added stress of potty training at this time. Neither does

mommy!

Sorry if I sound critical because I am not trying to be. I wish you lots of

success with whatever you decide.

Debbie

[Guest guest]

Ok I bought the Once Upon a Potty video and book and cassette, LOL!

(3 yrs, PDD, with tons of echolalia) can repeat the whole thing word for

word. She is now more willing to sit on the potty. I haven't pushed it

yet...waiting for a little more language. But I read on another list that a

mom used it with her severe ASD son and one day he suddenly figured it out!

Just ran in there and sat on the potty and that was the end of it! So I am

hopeful! Hugs, H

We of course use the girl version! BTW my husband is so sick of the potty

song, etc! ROFLOL!

[Guest guest]

Thank you

You are so right. He has gone to the potty but it's with a fight.

Gabe did do better today, but I do find he is holding. I think I will take

your advice.

Thanks again

Rebekha