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ScooseIsLooseOnTheLoopyJuice · 23/04/2013 16:49

Hi all our dd is 2.8 we are currently awaiting an autistic spectrum pathway assessment as she is displaying alot of the traits and has a significant expressive and spontaneous speech delay. Can anyone give me any advice on how to go about toilet training? Would it be best to go straight to toilet or use a potty? Any tips/advice are gratefully received as I just don't know where to start.

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ScooseIsLooseOnTheLoopyJuice · 23/04/2013 18:11

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EllenJanesthickerknickers · 23/04/2013 22:23

Hmm, I'd say leave it as late as possible until you are sure she's ready. I was in denial about DS's issues determined to get DS trained before preschool, but it made the whole thing much much harder. He wasn't ready and developed a habit of pooping in his pants that is still not completely sorted 10 years later.

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ScooseIsLooseOnTheLoopyJuice · 24/04/2013 07:46

Thank you for the reply she is due to start nursery in September and don't they have to be toilet trained for that?

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EllenJanesthickerknickers · 24/04/2013 08:38

Not if she has potential SN, in fact they'd be on a sticky wicket denying anyone a place due to not being toilet trained. 'Tis discrimination and in contravention of the Equalities bill (taken over from disability discrimination bill.)

That was exactly the pickle I got into 11 years ago, when I was firmly in denial about my DS's SN. I just wanted him to start preschool to help with his social development and be like all the other DC.

Very few 3 year olds have a firm DX, that fact that she's being investigated is enough for you to delay toilet training until she's developmentally ready. Of course, she may be ready, it's worth a try this summer, but don't sweat it if she's not.