The Ultimate Developmental Guide to Potty Training
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Master the art of successful potty training with our internationally accredited online course! Discover what the essential skills that are needed for effective toileting and unlock a world of confidence.
If there is a special need/disability present, this course will explain to you in detail with practical tips and help how to go about helping your child to become as independent as possible in this quite personal skill.
Developed for professionals, teachers, parents, and caregivers, this comprehensive program unveils proven strategies and exercises to enhance these vital abilities. Join us today and conquer the journey towards diaper-free triumph.
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Module 1 :Signs indicating toilet readiness for neurotypical childrenIn this module you will learn about the skills needed for successful toilet training. The developmental progression for toilet training is also laid out, as well as the skills that gets a child from dependant to independent.
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Module 2 :Sensory system
The sensory system plays a very significant role in toilet training. Learn about how the different systems can affect toilet training as strategies to support these sensory systems.
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Module 3 : Fine motor skills and toileting
Fine motor skills are super important to be successful in toilet training. From opening the door, unbuttoning pants, to washing hands; fine motor skills are needed for all of these and so many more!
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Module 4 : Gross motor skills and toileting
Gross motor skills are needed in the form of strength, coordination, balance and other aspects. Learn how to help someone with these deficits enter the bathroom, remove clothing, get on the potty, sit on the potty and to wipe and wash hands etc.
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Module 5 : Behaviour and toileting
Behaviour is a reaction. So, if behaviour happens when trying to potty train, it is important to know why this behaviour occurs. Learn how to recognise these behaviours and how to help a child if they occur.
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Module 6 :Attention and toileting
In order to complete the steps of toileting and to potty train, a child should have an attention spans that allows them to respond appropriately to verbal instructions. Learn what these instructions are how to help increase attention span.
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Module 7: Cognitive impairments and toileting
Delays or disabilities in which cognition is impaired can present in a myriad of ways. From awareness, orientation, judgment, insight to communication. These may all be affected. Learn what to do in situations where cognition may be impaired to aid in successful toileting.
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Module 8 :Trauma and toileting
Lecture 8 Overview
Toilet training is a major life process. For the child that has experienced trauma of some kind, potty training can be a very strenuous experience. Learn a bit more about childhood trauma and how it can impact toilet training
Lecture 8
Trauma and toileting
Childhood Trauma
How Trauma Impacts Toileting
Strategies to Help Trauma-Induced Difficulties with Toileting
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Module 9: Autism spectrum disorder
For the child with autism, toilet training can be a large hurdle to overcome. Issues with communication, senses and anxiety can lead to a very stressful time for both child and parent or caregiver. Learn about the common obstacles to success and strategies to help overcome these.
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Module 10: Physical disabilities and toileting
Physical disabilities and limitations can present with some very specific challenges that affect toileting. Some physical disabilities will make that 100% toilet readiness and independence does not always apply. Learn how cerebral palsy, spina bifida and other injuries can affect toilet training and the methods to help someone with these difficulties obtain as much independence as possible.
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Module 11: Equipment
Equipment will always be needed for all changes in life. And mastering toileting is no different. Learn more about the typical equipment needed for successful potty training for neurotypical as well as children with disabilities.
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