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A new method for toilet training developmentally disabled children.

C L Edgar, H F Kohler, S Hardman

    Perceptual and Motor Skills
    |August 1, 1975
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    This study trained profoundly intellectually disabled children in toileting skills using relaxation and operant techniques. Results showed significant improvements in controlling urination compared to a control group.

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    Area of Science:

    • Developmental Psychology
    • Pediatric Behavioral Therapy

    Background:

    • Children with profound intellectual disabilities often face challenges with toileting skills.
    • Developing voluntary control over toileting musculature is crucial for independence.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To assess the efficacy of a training program combining relaxation and operant techniques for improving toileting control in profoundly intellectually disabled children.
    • To evaluate the impact of targeted interventions on urination control in this population.

    Main Methods:

    • A training program involving relaxation and tension activities was implemented to enhance awareness and control of toileting muscles.
    • Operant conditioning techniques were employed, reinforcing appropriate urination behaviors.
    • The study included an experimental group receiving the intervention and a control group for comparison.

    Main Results:

    • The experimental group demonstrated significantly greater improvement in controlling urination compared to the control group.
    • Statistically significant differences were observed in both accidental and appropriate urination rates between the groups post-training.

    Conclusions:

    • The combined approach of relaxation activities and operant conditioning is effective in improving toileting skills for children with profound intellectual disabilities.
    • This intervention offers a promising strategy for enhancing bladder and bowel control in this population.

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