# 18 - Autism: Potty Train With Compassion Part 1

One of the biggest skills parents of my students want to work on is potty training, and rightly so.  This skill is huge when it comes to independence! But, many times, ditching those diapers and pull-ups takes a lot more time than with neurotypical children.  Why is that? That’s what we are chatting about it inside this episode of the Autism Little Learners Podcast!

In This Episode You Will Learn: 

• Why potty training is delayed for many autistic children

• What the term “interoception” means

• How language delays affect potty training

• Tips to help set the stage for toilet training

Links Related To This Week’s Episode:: 

• Toilet Training Blog Posts

• Potty Journey Book

• Ready Set Potty Book

• Interoception - How I Feel Book

• The Pocket OT Facebook Page

• Autism Potty Training Amazon Recommendations

• Free Visual Sequence For Toileting

• El Potty Nurse Travel Potty Seat

Register for the new mini-course, "Autism:  Potty Train With Compassion" by clicking here.

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• Visual Support Starter Set 

• Visual Supports Facebook Group

• Autism Little Learners on Instagram

• Autism Little Learners on Facebook

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