Many children find it difficult to achieve independence in toileting and this skill can be even more difficult when the child has ASD and sensory processing issues. Patience and practice are key!! Independent toileting is a very complex task with lots of steps. An important strategy we use when supporting toileting skills is ‘backward changing’. This strategy provides children with a sense of achievement and enables the skill to be broken down into achievable steps. Here is a link to a really useful website further explaining the backwards-changing approach and information on supporting your child to become independent with toileting.
