Potty Training

[Guest guest]

Hi Lesley ,

You are not alone on this issue . I'm on this roller-coaster ride ,

too . We've gone cold turkey these past months (we)is also his

teacher with him wearing regular underwear . My son is 13 and I just

decided something had to be done . He's doing great at school , has

his accidents . At home once he arrives from school he goes directly

to the restroom and removes his pants , sits on the toilet and

actually pees in the pot . This took 2 weeks at home to follow this

habit training schedule . It took about 1 month and a half for him to

understand of feeling wet . I charted his toileting schedule . I've

given in on him wearing disposable pull-ups at nights and outings .

No fights in that area where he use to want his pull-ups only , but

I still take him to the restroom about every 2 hours . Sounds like

you're doing fine , its just keeping seated . Does he have a

favorite toy , book , or video he could hold to keep his mind

occupied ? Do you use a timer , so that he may try to understand not

to rush ? I know our list will share what has worked on keeping their

kids seated . Hope you hear from Beth she had sent me some nice

information on this issue . In the mean time I'll share some sites if

you had not run across them .

http://www.teacch.com/toilet.htm

http://www.accessin.com.au/~paris/autism/toilet.htm

http://members.spree.com/autism/autism3t.htm

http://www.challengenet.com/~onemom/page21b.html

http://home.san.rr.com/t/treatment.html (scroll down to the

left hand side under toilet-training

http://www.bbbautism.com ( under PDF Articles )

Wishing you lots of luck , hang in there as well as I'm still dealing

with this challenge . Hope something helped. Take care.

Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

> any advice on toiletting would be great. we have tried lots of

times

> with but have had no success, he will sit for a few mins but

> then usually stands up and wets toilet floor, his favourite place

to

> poo is in the shower, so now we have to wait until he has soiled

his

> nappy before bathing.

> Lesley, 10

[Guest guest]

we just finally got the potty training number 1 and 2

beat this summer and fall!!! yaaaaaa!!!!! just

occssional accidents now, shawna.

--- ICANFIELD@... wrote:

> Hi Lesley ,

> You are not alone on this issue . I'm on this

> roller-coaster ride ,

> too . We've gone cold turkey these past months

> (we)is also his

> teacher with him wearing regular underwear . My son

> is 13 and I just

> decided something had to be done . He's doing great

> at school , has

> his accidents . At home once he arrives from school

> he goes directly

> to the restroom and removes his pants , sits on the

> toilet and

> actually pees in the pot . This took 2 weeks at home

> to follow this

> habit training schedule . It took about 1 month and

> a half for him to

> understand of feeling wet . I charted his toileting

> schedule . I've

> given in on him wearing disposable pull-ups at

> nights and outings .

> No fights in that area where he use to want his

> pull-ups only , but

> I still take him to the restroom about every 2 hours

> . Sounds like

> you're doing fine , its just keeping seated .

> Does he have a

> favorite toy , book , or video he could hold to keep

> his mind

> occupied ? Do you use a timer , so that he may try

> to understand not

> to rush ? I know our list will share what has worked

> on keeping their

> kids seated . Hope you hear from Beth she had

> sent me some nice

> information on this issue . In the mean time I'll

> share some sites if

> you had not run across them .

> http://www.teacch.com/toilet.htm

> http://www.accessin.com.au/~paris/autism/toilet.htm

> http://members.spree.com/autism/autism3t.htm

> http://www.challengenet.com/~onemom/page21b.html

> http://home.san.rr.com/t/treatment.html

> (scroll down to the

> left hand side under toilet-training

> http://www.bbbautism.com ( under PDF Articles )

> Wishing you lots of luck , hang in there as well as

> I'm still dealing

> with this challenge . Hope something helped. Take

> care.

> Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

>

>

> > any advice on toiletting would be great. we have

> tried lots of

> times

> > with but have had no success, he will sit for

> a few mins but

> > then usually stands up and wets toilet floor, his

> favourite place

> to

> > poo is in the shower, so now we have to wait until

> he has soiled

> his

> > nappy before bathing.

> > Lesley, 10

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Oh a ,

This is wonderful news !!! Congratulations !!!!

Way to go !!!!

Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

> we just finally got the potty training number 1 and 2

> beat this summer and fall!!! yaaaaaa!!!!! just

> occssional accidents now, shawna.

[Guest guest]

thank you thankyou thankyou,lol, lol, id have to say

the miralax stuff must of what really helped nathan

pass that hump weve been stuck at sooo long, no more

smearing or anything, just poo poo toilet, lol im just

gleaming everytime he just goes in there on his own,

prayers that those still practicing we got there and

so will you all, keep up the great work shawna.

--- ICANFIELD@... wrote:

> Oh a ,

> This is wonderful news !!! Congratulations !!!!

> Way to go !!!!

> Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

>

>

> > we just finally got the potty training number 1

> and 2

> > beat this summer and fall!!! yaaaaaa!!!!! just

> > occssional accidents now, shawna.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

a,

What joy, proud MAMA ! Hope to be in those shoes when crosses

this line . Miralax is that prescribed ? Did he have constipation

alot ? I have noticed this on and when he does not poop , I do

see some behavior changes so sometimes I just give him a stool

softener . Then back to being good or active participating when asked

to do things . Yep ! You deserve lots of hugs, because I know your

going to school for a career and everything you've worked with

has shown good accomplishments . Next challenge : ) . Take care .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

> thank you thankyou thankyou,lol, lol, id have to say

> the miralax stuff must of what really helped nathan

> pass that hump weve been stuck at sooo long, no more

> smearing or anything, just poo poo toilet, lol im just

> gleaming everytime he just goes in there on his own,

> prayers that those still practicing we got there and

> so will you all, keep up the great work shawna.

[Guest guest]

That Miralax is great stuff...hasn't helped us with potty training yet but it is

so much better than anything else we've tried for Nick's chronic constipation.

He now has a dirty diaper almost every day which is a miracle for him! The

doctor does have to prescribe it though.

Re: potty training

a,

What joy, proud MAMA ! Hope to be in those shoes when crosses

this line . Miralax is that prescribed ? Did he have constipation

alot ? I have noticed this on and when he does not poop , I do

see some behavior changes so sometimes I just give him a stool

softener . Then back to being good or active participating when asked

to do things . Yep ! You deserve lots of hugs, because I know your

going to school for a career and everything you've worked with

has shown good accomplishments . Next challenge : ) . Take care .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

> thank you thankyou thankyou,lol, lol, id have to say

> the miralax stuff must of what really helped nathan

> pass that hump weve been stuck at sooo long, no more

> smearing or anything, just poo poo toilet, lol im just

> gleaming everytime he just goes in there on his own,

> prayers that those still practicing we got there and

> so will you all, keep up the great work shawna.

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[Guest guest]

thanks irma!! ya miralax is fairly new, cant even find

it in my 2002 drug guide, its non habit forming

laxative sort of, it pulls water into the stools,

nathan has a horrible history of constipation, and

then they explaig something else too, but i can

remember the name for the life of me, something about

the intestine stretching so bm and gas can go around

blockage etc, all i know its has helped trememdously

in the potty training dept it took a few months like

most meds do, but after that, wahooo. shawna.

--- ICANFIELD@... wrote:

> a,

> What joy, proud MAMA ! Hope to be in those shoes

> when crosses

> this line . Miralax is that prescribed ? Did he have

> constipation

> alot ? I have noticed this on and when he

> does not poop , I do

> see some behavior changes so sometimes I just give

> him a stool

> softener . Then back to being good or active

> participating when asked

> to do things . Yep ! You deserve lots of hugs,

> because I know your

> going to school for a career and everything you've

> worked with

> has shown good accomplishments . Next challenge : )

> . Take care .

> Irma, 13,DS/ASD.

>

>

> > thank you thankyou thankyou,lol, lol, id have to

> say

> > the miralax stuff must of what really helped

> nathan

> > pass that hump weve been stuck at sooo long, no

> more

> > smearing or anything, just poo poo toilet, lol im

> just

> > gleaming everytime he just goes in there on his

> own,

> > prayers that those still practicing we got there

> and

> > so will you all, keep up the great work shawna.

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Mel Siff wrote:

<I use something that I call " potty training " to successfully teach

anyone how to squat or clean pull in a few minutes, as everyone

who has attended my Strength Camps has learned. There is

absolutely no need to use a Ball to do that. >

Jon Goodwin writes:

Could you explain this progression? I've used my 'regular' teaching

points but have often still found some athletes struggling to utilise

the abdominals and not hyperextend the back.

Also have you held, or do you intend to hold, a Supertraining camp

in the UK. Many techniques used by myself or fellow

trainers/coaches are developed to deal with specific training

problems encountered with equipment that is available.

Being able to see training progressions and teaching points

demonstrated in practice from more experienced trainers would be

of real benefit.

Also any ideas why I've had more success using the deadlift and

clean to teach the squat, rather than vice versa, in terms of

abdominal activation.

Jon Goodwin

St 's College, Twickenham. UK

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/7/01 7:16:59 AM Pacific Standard Time,

writes:

> Same here, I have to wash the bed clothes everyday. Trisha is also 9. I

> hope 10 is the magical number :-)

>

Me too, although will be nine next April! No progress on potty training

AT ALL....won't EVEN SIT on the throne....hehe......

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 12/27/01 9:51:15 AM Central Standard Time,

Nettie619@... writes:

> oh and for those who have movie

> fans delay the movies and use them as treats when your child stays dry a

> day

> or a morning, find something they enjoy and use it as their treat!

> Goodluck

> nettie619

>

Good point Nettie. For I took some little candies and small toys and

put them in the little plastic eggs. For treats to big to fit I put a slip of

paper in with the name of the toy. He got to pick an egg whenever he was dry

for a period of time. The first hour we did every five minutes and then

increased the time every hour.

I have heard of moms that put the child on the potty chair in front of a

video and sat with them until they started peeing and then made a great party

to the child realized what they were supposed to be doing on the chair.

Karyn

[Guest guest]

Hi Everyone,

Well, it's the third week of potty training. I thought we were just grooving

along until this weekend. Rochelle put her hand in the you know what! Gross!

And, she is pooping like 3x a day. I don't know what's going on. We had her

going on the potty successfully 4x a day but many accidents too. Really wierd

since the first week she was going 4x a day total. Did I mention I forgot to

praise her one time. She got off the potty and I didn't look because she had

just wet herself before I put her on. Well, everything has been downhill

since then.

On another note, started sign classes at our local ARC. They got a grant and

it is free for everyone. So, in addition to pictures I will start signing

again. Anything to get her communicating.

Diane

[Guest guest]

Gee ! Just when you were glad Rochelle was getting the hang of it .

They will do good for a time period and kapluk ! Seems like Rochelle

is pretty quick . Hang in there , she is still getting the idea of

the routine but of course now Rochelle wants it her way , that

cutie . What type of rewards are you giving her ? Even if its just

for sitting on the potty . Because this use to be a chore just trying

to enter the restroom , then sitting on the toilet . I had to start

slow when I decided it was time for the potty training . Are you

using a chart to keep track of her potty time? Sorry , : ( got to

brag about today he went on his own twice and did both in the

toilet . I too , have those roller-coaster rides with , you're

not alone . Luck this coming week . Diane , that is nice to hear on

those sign classes . I've been wanting to do that but never had the

chance . I know this year may still be out of the picture as so much

other stuff is involved . Studying/working , parent-training

classes , conferences , & so on . Next week assisting with Special

Olympics Basketball . Oh ! I almost forgot , I was " thinking " about

when our child accomplishes the toilet , which probably flew off your

mind at this time but the trophy would be a " golden diaper or pull-

up " , yeah right ! Ok , get some rest after your on-going cleaning .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

> Hi Everyone,

>

> Well, it's the third week of potty training. I thought we were just

grooving

> along until this weekend. Rochelle put her hand in the you know

what! Gross!

> And, she is pooping like 3x a day. I don't know what's going on. We

had her

> going on the potty successfully 4x a day but many accidents too.

Really wierd

> since the first week she was going 4x a day total. Did I mention I

forgot to

> praise her one time. She got off the potty and I didn't look

because she had

> just wet herself before I put her on. Well, everything has been

downhill

> since then.

>

> On another note, started sign classes at our local ARC. They got a

grant and

> it is free for everyone. So, in addition to pictures I will start

signing

> again. Anything to get her communicating.

> Diane

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/13/02 11:35:57 PM Eastern Standard Time,

ICANFIELD@... writes:

> Oh ! I almost forgot , I was " thinking " about

> when our child accomplishes the toilet , which probably flew off your

> mind at this time but the trophy would be a " golden diaper or pull-

> up " , yeah right ! Ok , get some rest after your on-going cleaning .

> Irma, 13,DS/ASD

>

>

>

LOLO A golden pull-up. That IS funny. Yesterday, at KB toys I saw a talking

toilet. It was about 12 inches or so. Silly thing. So, I have been thinking

but it has to make sense for Rochelle.

When Rochelle goes on the potty I pick her up. I don't do this often

otherwise. I bounce her up and down and sing. " Rochelle went to the potty,

potty. Rochelle went to the potty potty. Rochelle is my big big big girl. "

Stole if from a potty video and changed the words. She smiles and giggles.

Oh, then I ask if she wants to watch a video if its in the morning. The

morning potty has been successful for a week now.

Right now, I put Rochelle on a small potty in front of bathroom with a box of

books. She likes to look at books. I can't always tell on the toilet if she's

gone.

You sound sooooo busy. Special Olympics, parent meetings, conferences. Good

job for . 2x by himself. I would be jumping up for joy!!! A big high

five at ya! What do you do for praise?

Diane {{{hugs}}}

[Guest guest]

> LOLO A golden pull-up. That IS funny. Yesterday, at KB toys I saw a

talking toilet. It was about 12 inches or so. Silly thing. So, I have

been thinking but it has to make sense for Rochelle.

Nah , its not silly , turn it into a golden talking toilet as our

award . The kids we just reward them with their favorite dessert .

>

> When Rochelle goes on the potty I pick her up.

I remember those times when use to be Rochelle's age , it was

always easy to lift him , he probably can lift me now . lol .

> I don't do this often otherwise. I bounce her up and down and

sing. " Rochelle went to the potty, potty. Rochelle went to the potty

potty. Rochelle is my big big big girl. "

How cute that Rochelle likes that , I know our kids like

music/songs , this is good , especially because mommy is giving her

some attention . This is something else that the school had sent

Music Education for the " Child with Special Learning Needs " . I'm

gearing towards learning how to play his keyboard . Its a huge

one with magic lights . I have to still inquire info .

> Stole if from a potty video and changed the words. She smiles and

giggles.

No no, not stole , borrowed . I cna just picture Rochelle , Hey !

When will you share a photo of her ? I don't know how to, but Kathy

does because she did it for me .

> Oh, then I ask if she wants to watch a video if its in the morning.

The morning potty has been successful for a week now.

use to watch the video but for boys , eh , then did not want

anything to do with it . I thought its a good self-modeling video .

>

> Right now, I put Rochelle on a small potty in front of bathroom

with a box of books. She likes to look at books. I can't always tell

on the toilet if she's gone.

loves books , too . Don't use a potty , big boy now . But ,

yep , we have to keep a supply of books to keep his hands occupied

and teach him to keep hands off the toilet seat . There is a way to

tell if she has gone . Tear off a dry square toilet tissue , place it

where you think the wee wee hits and then you'll know if its wet or

not .

>

> You sound sooooo busy. Special Olympics, parent meetings,

conferences.

Yep , I love it . I can't stay still , I just have to keep on mosey

on . No more being depressed and feeling guilt for having a son with

special needs , he is my world along with my other part of the

family .

Good job for . 2x by himself. I would be jumping up for joy!!!

A big high five at ya! What do you do for praise?

> Diane {{{hugs}}}

>

Yep ! Happy , happy here . For praise I gave him a high five & told

him good job , so one back to you , thanks . Then a bowl of ice cream

with choc. syrup , his favorite . Don't ever give up . Even when

Rochelle has those days because she will understand as time goes on

with your help . Gosh ! Can you imagine , there might of been a

possibility of already to have ben toilet trained if I knew

about the ASD back then . You have the advantage of all of this info

now and you'll be able to help the future ds/asd kids. Hugs.

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/19/02 8:47:03 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ICANFIELD@... writes:

> Last Wed.evening I went to a parent-training meeting on

> communication and it was neat as we watched the PEC's video and then

> we made some simple communication boards. What fun & inexpensive, so

> now I have a better idea on redoing his schedule where it'll be easy

> for to use.

This Pecs really sounds interesting. Is it better than Boardmaker? You all

are talking about some many different communication things my head is

spinning. Went to sign class today. A small class because it snowed here for

the first time. Working on finger spelling, alphabet, colors, numbers,

pronouns, family names, who, what where etc.. I need to practice. The teacher

is very nice and funny. She is very patient with us because we keep talking.

Now about Potty training. The last day you might say I've been up to my

elbows in you know what. I think some virus went through the class because

Thursday the class was very fragrant and now mushy, gushy but we still have

some success. Wash wash wash.

I am taking Rochelle off couch, bed, chair . I feel bad because I'm treating

her like a puppy. Unless she just went or it's time for bed when she has pull

up on.

You hang in there too! I love when Rochelle comes to my bed but I had to put

a stop to it because she started coming 2 or 3x a night. Now in the morning

at 5:00 or so I go downstairs with her and cuddle on sofa. Till my eyes can

wake up. I just caught her on the sofa rolling around with her pants off

giggling. She is suppose to be on potty.

Diane

[Guest guest]

This Pecs really sounds interesting. Is it better than Boardmaker? You all

are talking about some many different communication things my head is

spinning. Went to sign class today. A small class because it snowed here for

the first time. Working on finger spelling, alphabet, colors, numbers,

pronouns, family names, who, what where etc.. I need to practice. The teacher

is very nice and funny. She is very patient with us because we keep talking.

We use PECS and are very happy with it. Not sure what Boardmaker is though.

Here are a couple of links that may help you with your sign class:

http://commtechlab.msu.edu/sites/aslweb/

http://www.handspeak.com/

Take Care,

Sandy

mom to le (5, ds-asd) and Adam (2)

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/20/02 10:43:35 AM Eastern Standard Time,

ICANFIELD@... writes:

> I place plastic pads almost all over the

> house and when visiting other homes, will know where to sit.

>

Good idea about the plastic pads. I must be crazy because we will be

reupholstering the main living area. Getting some quotes on Tuesday. It's

almost like getting new furniture. Rochelle ripped up the original slip

covers. She sees a dangling thread or a compromised piece of material and she

starts pulling/biting. We will probably nail down the material good this

time.

>Believe in her. Always

remember reinforcers are great motivators. Any behavior you decide to

address will go up before it goes down. No attention to negative

behavior. They don't know what to expect.

Rochelle actually put on one leg in the Barney underwear all by herself. We

have been working on self dressing for a loooooooong time. It's a start. I

was amazed and we all gave her praise. But, she didn't go potty so she had to

put other undies on. Maybe we should have let her wear them. Sunday seems to

be the day she doesn't do well on training.

Diane

[Guest guest]

> You all are talking about some many different communication things

my head is spinning.

Diane , did your head stop spinning ? Did we do that ? lol. You can

imagine how I felt hearing this and that, too. Still crossing these

briges but now I'm actually understanding some . Like " oh! I see " .

> Went to sign class today. A small class because it snowed here for

> the first time. Working on finger spelling, alphabet, colors,

numbers, pronouns, family names, who, what where etc.. I need to

practice. The teacher is very nice and funny. She is very patient

with us because we keep talking.

Where is snow, here? Was it Va., where you live? What city ? Glad you

still made it out though and it helps to get out for awhile , even if

its to educate yourself because you're with other challenging

people . Hmm, talking on first day , excuse me . jk . Luck with your

class and hope you suceed in this , even the basic signing.

> Now about Potty training. The last day you might say I've been up

to my elbows in you know what. I think some virus went through the

class because Thursday the class was very fragrant and now mushy,

gushy but we still have some success. Wash wash wash.

I hear ya , a never-ending wash. Hope everythig goes back to normal ,

don't need the virus to add on to Rochelle's potty training.

>

> I am taking Rochelle off couch, bed, chair . I feel bad because I'm

treating her like a puppy. Unless she just went or it's time for bed

when she has pull up on.

Nah , don't feel like that . You do what you can when working with

Rochelle , whatever works. I place plastic pads almost all over the

house and when visiting other homes, will know where to sit.

So the cleaning carpet has cut down some , unless he gets off it and

has an accident . Just remember who makes the decision in the house .

You're teaching Rochelle well . Think about when they get older,not a

pretty picture as they reach 12 and up . They get wise, stronger ,

heavier and harder to deal with sometimes . Remember our kids are

smart. So we must shape their behavior around them. You start small ,

break it down , the more skills you teach to do herself , she will

give back. Kid acts up , why ? What did you ask of the child ? Yep,

they'll cry , stir up aggressive behavior , hit , scream but guess

what, you can be stubborn too. Always remember this question -What is

the best thing I can do for my child ? Believe in her. Always

remember reinforcers are great motivators. Any behavior you decide to

address will go up before it goes down. No attention to negative

behavior. They don't know what to expect. Hugs .

>

> You hang in there too! I love when Rochelle comes to my bed but I

had to put a stop to it because she started coming 2 or 3x a night.

Now in the morning at 5:00 or so I go downstairs with her and cuddle

on sofa. Till my eyes can wake up. I just caught her on the sofa

rolling around with her pants off giggling. She is suppose to be on

potty.

> Diane

>

As long I know I'm not alone with this challenge, it helps to share

this journey with you guys and not lose my mind. We too, had to put a

stop with at that age and he will not want US to lie down on

his bed anymore as he has gotten older. When I want to lay on his bed

so that I could read him a story or just to comfort him until he

falls asleep . Nah ! He tells me " get up " , points to my bedroom and

tells me " over there " , " bed " . Like go to your bed . Rochelle is an

early bed, like . Even if he sleeps late , he'll get up and

wander to his TV room or stay in bed listening to his tape until

somebody is up . It was not like this when he was younger. I had alot

of fear of things he could get hurt, make major mess , yucky mess

with you know what(#2), or wandered off. You never know what

surprises are awaiting as you wake up . Yep, you caught her and she

was waiting for you to guide her, silly Rochelle. That was too cute,

though.Take care.

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

That's wonderful Kathy:-) Sounds like he's really

doing great. He's getting to be a big boy now. (those

mile stones are great, but it breaks my heart too

cause it means there growing up-and they do that too

fast anyways) Thanks for the update. Take care and God

Bless,

Joy:-) Mom to 7 including 4mos. old DS

--- kathy carver <kcc@...> wrote:

>

> Hi everyone. Hope you had a great and safe holiday.

> Just wanted to let

> everyone know that Danny has really started to work

> hard on potty

> training. He tells you when he has to go and he

> does go on the potty. He

> tries to go on the big potty but, it doesn't work so

> well. He wears pull

> ups for the most part when he is home. He is really

> doing well in other

> areas also. He is starting to point to things on

> the TV (ie bears, etc)

> and he is starting to say more words.

>

> Kathy, mom to (12), (10) and Danny

> (4 ds)

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

> Good idea about the plastic pads. I must be crazy because we will

be reupholstering the main living area. Getting some quotes on

Tuesday. It's almost like getting new furniture. Rochelle ripped up

the original slip covers. She sees a dangling thread or a compromised

piece of material and she starts pulling/biting. We will probably

nail down the material good this time.

Wow! Diane , here I was thinking about replacing the carpet and then

to read this. Reupholstering your furniture, hope all went well and

luck with the renewal.

>Rochelle actually put on one leg in the Barney underwear all by

herself. We have been working on self dressing for a loooooooong

time. It's a start. I was amazed and we all gave her praise. But, she

didn't go potty so she had to put other undies on. Maybe we should

have let her wear them. Sunday seems to be the day she doesn't do

well on training.

> Diane

Wonderful that Rochelle is wanting to dress herself , no matter how

she does it , it is a start. Best of luck in this area. I guess

Sunday would be sort of your break too, if Rochelle does not

cooperate well.Take care.

Irma,13,DS/ASD

[Guest guest]

What you mean by " reupholstering? "

--- mum592001 <ICANFIELD@...> wrote:

>

> > Good idea about the plastic pads. I must be crazy

> because we will

> be reupholstering the main living area. Getting some

> quotes on

> Tuesday. It's almost like getting new furniture.

> Rochelle ripped up

> the original slip covers. She sees a dangling thread

> or a compromised

> piece of material and she starts pulling/biting. We

> will probably

> nail down the material good this time.

>

> Wow! Diane , here I was thinking about replacing the

> carpet and then

> to read this. Reupholstering your furniture, hope

> all went well and

> luck with the renewal.

>

> >Rochelle actually put on one leg in the Barney

> underwear all by

> herself. We have been working on self dressing for a

> loooooooong

> time. It's a start. I was amazed and we all gave her

> praise. But, she

> didn't go potty so she had to put other undies on.

> Maybe we should

> have let her wear them. Sunday seems to be the day

> she doesn't do

> well on training.

> > Diane

>

> Wonderful that Rochelle is wanting to dress herself

> , no matter how

> she does it , it is a start. Best of luck in this

> area. I guess

> Sunday would be sort of your break too, if Rochelle

> does not

> cooperate well.Take care.

> Irma,13,DS/ASD

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

My Dau does the same thing...

First she would hide...now she run to the bathroom and stands near the

toilet....

I have show her where it goes after the fact...

she is 4 also.

Potty training

> Hello,

>

> I hope somebody might be able to give me some suggestions. We are

> potty training my daughter is who 4. She is doing fairly well

> with going # 1 in the toliet. We are having problems with # 2.

> When she goes # 2 she is always standing up or leaning against the

> wall to go and then she lets me know after the fact. How can I teach

> her to sit and do # 2 when she is used to standing up when she goes

> in her pants. We are going through quite of bit of underwear. I

> would be grateful for any suggestions.

>

>

> Thanks!

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Unfortunatly, we have a very hard time showing a causal relationship between any

of the things we ahve done and our sucess in teeth brushing and

potty trainng, probably the best advice I can give is: don't give up. Keep

trying and someday something will click.

Things we did do:

Put her on the potty a lot and encourage her, esspecially at opportune times

such as getting up and after swimming

Reward significantly if she went on the toilet.

Let her watch mom and big sis

Let her go without a diaper and get herself wet sometimes

Put on a diaper after she had an accident

Tried to get her to drink as much as possible so she couldn't hold it as long

Things we didn't do:

Pay the extra money for size six diapers, we figured if they were a bit

uncomfortable that was ok.

Go anywhere without diapers and a change of clothes

Try to force her to go

Get upset (at least we tried not to) if she made a big poopy mess all over the

house

Things that happend right before things started to click:

She really didn't like having a diaper on, they were too small and impeded her

movement

She had an accident in shorts and got her feet wet (she is particular about her

feet) This got her VERY upset

She first started going consitantly in the morning, then at school (they put her

on the potty at 9:30 and 10:30 everyday - she never went at 9:30 but

started always going at 10:30) and now she is starting to come to us when she

needs to go, she has been accident free for four days now.

Good Luck

Jerry

> Date: Sat, 9 Feb 2002 19:53:07 -0500

> From: " Rick & Legg " <rlegg@...>

>Subject: Re: Good news

>

>Hello Jerry, It sounds like your daughter has been making remarkable gains

>in the past year. I was hoping to get some of your toilet training tips. My

>daughter, Emmy, will be 4 in May & i would like to begin potty training but

>i don't have the slightest clue as to where to begin. My daughter sounds

>alittle like your daughter. We can now brush her teeth without too much of a

>fight. She only uses words when she is really, really mad !! Any tips you

>would like to share, I would welcome them !! May your daughter have alot

>more progress. Thanks for sharing --

> Good news

>

>

[Guest guest]

I just wanted to update you on the Potty training. Rochelle started to play

with her poop the other night while DH had her on the potty. It was not

pretty. Thank goodness we were both there for clean up.

I was aware this might happen and forgot to clue in Husband. Sooooooo, back

to the potty on the floor. She is going about 2x a day but we still have

accidents. She is on a timed schedule. She does not ask to go. But she will

go to her book when she has to go sometimes.

Diane

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 2/24/02 12:10:51 PM Eastern Standard Time,

dben937342@... writes:

> But she will

> go to her book when she has to go sometimes.

> Diane

>

>

Well that's a good start Diane!!!! Can be frustrating I know (Maddie is

NOWHERE near ready), but at least Rochelle is starting to get the idea.

Good luck!!!

Donna