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Toilet training for children with autism
1PromoCon, Disabled Living, Manchester.
Nursing Children and Young People
|March 9, 2016
Summary
Toilet training is starting later in childhood, impacting children with autism. This review examines reasons, effects, and modified training methods for this group.
Area of Science:
- Developmental Pediatrics
- Child Psychology
- Autism Spectrum Disorder Research
Background:
- Toilet training is a critical early childhood developmental milestone.
- Evidence suggests toilet training initiation is occurring later than 50 years ago.
- Delayed toilet training may present unique challenges for children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore reasons for delayed toilet training initiation.
- To examine the effects of delayed toilet training on children with autism and related conditions.
- To review existing toilet training approaches for children with ASD.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of studies on toilet training in early childhood.
- Focus on research concerning children with autism spectrum disorder.
- Analysis of modified versions of the Azrin and Foxx (1971) rapid toilet training method.
Main Results:
- Research in this area often involves small sample sizes.
- Modified rapid toilet training methods have been applied to children with ASD.
- Understanding the reasons for delayed training is crucial.
Conclusions:
- Early intervention in toilet training is important for children with autism.
- Tailored advice for parents and caregivers of children with ASD is necessary.
- Further research with larger cohorts may be beneficial.
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