Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This book offers effective strategies that take the childs sensibilities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Tips, case examples, and cautions help make the process more of a lesson and less of a battle for all involved.
Individuals with autism are reportedly one of the most difficult populations to toilet train. This book offers effective strategies that take the childs sensibilities into account instead of trying to force traditional methods. Tips, case examples, and cautions help make the process more of a lesson and less of a battle for all involved.
Maria Wheeler, M.Ed., has spent more than twenty years of her professional life in the fields of Psychology and Special Education, with an emphasis on Neurobehavioral Disorders, Applied Behavior Analysis, and Specific Learning Disabilities. She has held positions in Florida and Texas as a special education classroom teacher, behavior specialist, and director of behavioral services for residential treatment centers serving adults and children with neurobehavioral disorders and developmental disabilities. She currently holds Texas teacher certificates/endorsements in Serious Emotional Disturbance and Autism, Special Education, and Psychology. Maria works as a private consultant serving various school districts, educational agencies, and families throughout Texas. She is a nationally recognized speaker and trainer in the fields of autism, behavior and learning disorders, and effective discipline. She provides on-site behavior intervention and classroom curriculum consultation for educators of students with autism and other behavior and learning disorders. She also provides on-site coaching for in-home trainers and tutors, parent training, and professional development training. Maria authored the popular book entitled, Discipline That Works for Inclusive Schools, published by RealWorld Publications. She co-authored one of the leading manuals on behavior, A Treasure Chest of Behavioral Strategies for Individuals with Autism, published by Future Horizons, Inc.
Inhaltsangabe
Chapter 1: The Importance of Toilet Training * Characteristics of autism that influence toilet training * Impact on home, family and community * Impact on school and learning * Impact on social relationships Chapter 2: Determining Readiness * Chronological age as a factor * The issue of mental age as a part of readiness * Awareness levels in readiness * Physiological factors to consider * Other readiness indicators Chapter 3: Developing a Toileting Routine * Developing toileting schedules * Communication structures * Pre- and post-toileting rituals * Fluid intake * Undressing and dressing * Flushing * Handwashing Chapter 4: Dressing for the Occasion * Diapers or underpants * Outerwear * Other items and equipment needed * Sensory issues related to clothing and other items used Chapter 5: Habit Training * When is habit training the appropriate option * Determining a reasonable schedule * Developing a routine * Readiness for spontaneous toileting Chapter 6: Teaching Continence * Bladder control * Bowel control Chapter 7: Communicating the Need to Use the Toilet * Alternate forms of communication * Availability of communication * How to respond to communication efforts * When communication demands are a step backward Chapter 8: When Toilet Training is Successful * When to reinforce * How to reinforce * The importance of environmental structure Chapter 9: Toileting in Unfamiliar Environments * Locating restroom in new environments * Communicating the need to toilet * Adjusting toileting routines to new situations * Survival kits for community outings Chapter 10: Nighttime Training * When to begin nighttime training * How to teach nighttime continence * Special aids Chapter 11: Support Strategies * Modeling Stories that teach * Preteaching Chapter 12: Common Problems (and Solutions) Associated with Toilet Training Persons with Autism * Fear of the bathroom * Fear of the toilet * Repeated flushing * Negative reactions to taking away diapers * Failure to void in the toilet * Failure to have a bowel movement in the toilet * Urinating outside of the toilet bowl * Smearing feces * Resistance to using toilet paper * Using too much toilet paper * Resistance to washing hands * Needs frequent cues to complete routines * Resistance to using unfamiliar toileting facilities * Is toilet trained at home, but not at school * Is toilet trained at school, but not at home * Regression or setbacks * Data collection form for toilet training * An example social story-Using the Toilet Glossary Resources
Chapter 1: The Importance of Toilet Training * Characteristics of autism that influence toilet training * Impact on home, family and community * Impact on school and learning * Impact on social relationships Chapter 2: Determining Readiness * Chronological age as a factor * The issue of mental age as a part of readiness * Awareness levels in readiness * Physiological factors to consider * Other readiness indicators Chapter 3: Developing a Toileting Routine * Developing toileting schedules * Communication structures * Pre- and post-toileting rituals * Fluid intake * Undressing and dressing * Flushing * Handwashing Chapter 4: Dressing for the Occasion * Diapers or underpants * Outerwear * Other items and equipment needed * Sensory issues related to clothing and other items used Chapter 5: Habit Training * When is habit training the appropriate option * Determining a reasonable schedule * Developing a routine * Readiness for spontaneous toileting Chapter 6: Teaching Continence * Bladder control * Bowel control Chapter 7: Communicating the Need to Use the Toilet * Alternate forms of communication * Availability of communication * How to respond to communication efforts * When communication demands are a step backward Chapter 8: When Toilet Training is Successful * When to reinforce * How to reinforce * The importance of environmental structure Chapter 9: Toileting in Unfamiliar Environments * Locating restroom in new environments * Communicating the need to toilet * Adjusting toileting routines to new situations * Survival kits for community outings Chapter 10: Nighttime Training * When to begin nighttime training * How to teach nighttime continence * Special aids Chapter 11: Support Strategies * Modeling Stories that teach * Preteaching Chapter 12: Common Problems (and Solutions) Associated with Toilet Training Persons with Autism * Fear of the bathroom * Fear of the toilet * Repeated flushing * Negative reactions to taking away diapers * Failure to void in the toilet * Failure to have a bowel movement in the toilet * Urinating outside of the toilet bowl * Smearing feces * Resistance to using toilet paper * Using too much toilet paper * Resistance to washing hands * Needs frequent cues to complete routines * Resistance to using unfamiliar toileting facilities * Is toilet trained at home, but not at school * Is toilet trained at school, but not at home * Regression or setbacks * Data collection form for toilet training * An example social story-Using the Toilet Glossary Resources
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