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2006
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National Association of Special Education Teachers (NASET)
United States

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Steps to Becoming Independent: Toilet Training Challenges Facing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder

  • Andrea Belyea (Author) Converse College image/svg+xml
    Andrea Belyea is a graduate student at Converse College studying special education with a focus in learning disabilities. She has worked extensively with students with ASD in school and residential programs, teaching independent living skills.
  • Herbert Neely (Author) Converse College
    Herb Neely a graduate student at Converse College studying special education. He works with elementary-aged children who have severe Autism Spectrum Disorder.
  • Julie P. Jones, Ph.D. (Author) Converse College
    Dr. Julie Jones is the Director for Teacher Education and Student Teaching at Converse College in Spartanburg, SC. She maintains an active research agenda with interests including instructional technology and validated instructional practices for students with disabilities or who are at-risk.
DOI
https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.319
Abstract
Learning toileting routines often occurs later for students with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many factors affect the delay that a family may experience in trying to toilet train a child with ASD, so having teamwork between home and school is vital for success at mastering the routines associated with independent toileting. Consistency, communication, and routine are the hallmarks of success. There must also be some consideration for the unique sexual, emotional, and sensory needs of a child with autism who is trying to learn any new task.
Keywords
Autism, Children, Communication Strategies, Family School Relationship, Generalization, Pervasive Developmental Disorders
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How to Cite
Belyea, A., Neely, H., & Jones, J. P. (2016). Steps to Becoming Independent: Toilet Training Challenges Facing Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Journal of the American Academy of Special Education Professionals, 11(3), 94-102. https://doi.org/10.64546/jaasep.319

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