looking for toilet training social story

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Hi, Would anyone have a social story about toilet training? My 6y old DD was toilet trained up until about two weeks ago. She now does it wherever she is, be it our back garden or the school yard! The situation is getting out of control and after trying to explain to her that you don’t do that, I came to the conclusion that a social story would probably be a better way to reach her. Thanks.

i don't have a ready-made one........have you tried looking at the library or a bookstore for children's books on potty training ?

what do you mean social story?
I remember I was easy to teach as I wanted to stand up to pee like my dad lol

oh, my boys were not easy to teach......my AS hubby wanted nothing to do with showing the boys how to pee. this left it up to me.....my AS son didn't train until we told him that the preschool wouldn't take him in diapers

This may help!
Down the Toilet - no joke when yor life seems to revolve around toilet traning, and usually the last thing other people wish to discuss, so thought I would share this information sent to me with you all.

Dear Alyson,
Going to the toilet is something we take for granted. For our children with ASD it can be enormously stressful with impacts on the child's health:
hanging onto poos (even at school) and socially embarassing by wearing nappies. For Parents, changing nappies is yet another emotionally draining task on top of so many others. IT DOESN'T HAVE TO BE THIS WAY.

This week Jo Adkins and I recieved a great email letting us know about the success of the Tips for Toiletting book for a little boy. It reminded me how vitally important this skill is for ALL the family. "Thankyou for your recent toilet training book, we trained our 4y9m old son in less than one week using your strategies." Below is a summary of our highly successful toilet training book - 10 Tips for Toilet Success.

Please pass this onto any parent a child with a new diagnosis, waiting diagnosis or struggling with toileting. Toilet skills are
best taught as young as possible. If anyone is looking for more ideas or detail our book "Tips for toilering" is written by Jo and I. Jo is a mother of an Autism boy who has been through it all. The book has the strategies from the 100s of success stories out there. It contains visuals

TOILET TRAINING IDEAS TO GET YOU STARTED
Tip One: Toilet TIME - Not toilet training. Set times every hour on the hour minimum for him..not LONG sitting just frequent stops)Have a set ROUTINE,
toilet, flush, wash hands, dry hands, then REWARD: Play, Eat Morning Tea/Eat Lunch etc. Use Visuals to Support Programme.

Tip Two: NO NO NO NAPPIES - Just undies they love ie colour, theme

Tip Three: REWARD wee, poo! - Be positive at all times. Make the toilet really interesting for them. Give something that will keep them happy to sit, usually something in their hands. Special things ONLY found in toilet! See page 2 for great ways to make books they will love. Over the years I have used many things: Bubbles, "Toilet train", "Toilet Barbie", Special; stickers, stamps. However, very individual. It is important that the reward is HIGHLY motivating.

Tip Four: Consider Sensory Issues in Toilets - Consider some of the following: Touch, Smell, Noise (hand dryers) Taste (well some kids like it mmmm), Movement (feet off the ground, be careful with those wobbly plastic stools use something more solid), Visual (some children find small rooms very overwhelming. I had one Mum paint the toilet walls her daughter favourite colour). If child has sensory processing difficulties look in my "Practical Sensory Programmes" to address some of the sensory issues around toilet.

Tip Five: Poos away from Toilet - PUT ALL POOS in the toilet when he does away from the toilet. Get them to do routine, POO in the TOILET etc. Flush, wash hands etc. Remember Pullups and Nappies cost more than a pair of undies so just throw away dirty undies, no need to get into all that yukky washing (well you can if you want).

Tip Six: Night Time Tips - Can put nappies on at night BUT must take off as soon as see ADULT in morning and put on toilet, so pair adult & toilet, if leave nappies on in morning will create MAJOR tantrums for nappies
throughout day. Prefer nappies put on once asleep but if bad sleeper make bed routine (teeth, nappy, goodnight kiss, bed). Frequently Asked Questions: What if they hold all day? This isn't uncommon, as many children
anticipate family putting nappies on them at home. A consistent approach is vital for success. If you are going in the car for more than one hour, you will just have to stop. Ensure educational setting has toilet setting motivating and take at a quiet time, not rush hour!

What about Sneeky Poo? - Some people may need to seek medical advice
on sneaky poo. It is where the child lets little bits of poo out at a time. For more information see Doctor or search the net.
** If children over 5 are still in nappies, often they start to loose bladder control and let out little bits at a time. It is vital we address toileting before this happens.
***Pull ups are nappies, the children need to feel wet to get concept of toilet training.

Top Tip - Reward yourself! Nappies cost $25/box approx. Use this money to treat yourself for doing toilet timing! A night at the movies, nails, hair whatever excites YOU!!
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If she was toilet trained then could there be another reason why she is not doing it like stress?

Absolutely right. Hopefully we'll find out what's stressing her so much asap - we are working on this as well.

Thanks everyone for your suggestions - much appreciated.