61. Autism and Toilet Training: Is there hope?
· 35 min · Episode 61
Episode 61. Autism and Toilet Training: Is there hope?
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We’re Chris and Becky—parents to an 18-year-old son diagnosed with Level 3 autism, sometimes referred to as severe or profound autism. Each week, we share real-life stories from our journey parenting a child with high support needs, including sensory challenges, communication barriers, meltdowns, medical visits, and meaningful milestones.
In this episode:
In this honest episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we open up about the ongoing journey of toilet training our profoundly autistic son — at age 18. We talk about what’s helped, what hasn’t. We also discuss the sensitive but common issue of fecal smearing (poop smearing) — what might cause it, how we’ve learned to respond with compassion instead of shame, and the emotional toll it can take on families. If you’re parenting a nonverbal or profoundly autistic child who still struggles with toilet training, bowel accidents, or toileting regression, this episode will help you feel less alone and more supported on the journey.
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