In the UK one in 12 children and young people have suffered from a bladder or bowel problem (ERIC 2010), so you need not feel you are alone. This can sometimes be referred to as a continence or incontinence problem. It includes day and\/or night-time wetting, as well as constipation and soiling.<\/p>\n
Some things to try:<\/p>\n
\tTry without using nappies\/absorbent pants.
\n \tLook for any small signs of progress.
\n \tExpect progress and accidents.
\n \tBe realistic about your goals.
\n \tPatience, hard work and effort is required.
\n \tPraise\/reward improvements.
\n \tBe consistent.
\n \t10 minutes on the toilet as a maximum.
\n \tUse communication tools your child understands.
\n \tInvolve your child in shopping for new pants etc.
\n \tIf necessary, break the task down into small achievable steps.
\n \tEncourage your child to sit on the toilet, but do not force them.
\n \tIf your child insists on using potty or nappy \u2013 encourage them to do so in the Toilet\/bathroom.
\n \t\u00a0Involve your child in emptying their stool down the toilet and flushing it away.<\/p>\n
For much more information please see Community Nursing for Children with Learning disabilities advice leaflet, and links below:<\/p>\n
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Talking about wee and poo – webinar, April 2023 – YouTube<\/p>\n
Part 1 – Preparing for Potty Training – YouTube<\/p>\n
Part 2 – preparing your child for potty training – YouTube<\/p>\n
Part 3 – Getting started with potty training – YouTube<\/p>\n
Part 4 – Trouble-shooting, regression and night-time dryness – YouTube<\/p>\n
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