Eve Fleming
Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum (ASD)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781849056038
- author:
- Eve Fleming
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Jessica Kingsley Publishers
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2015
- Pages:
- 240
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.4 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- Health, Family & Lifestyle, Pregnancy & Childcare, Children's Health & Nutrition
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Toilet Training and the Autism Spectrum: A Guide for Professionals This practical guide provides essential support for practitioners working with children on the autism spectrum. Eve Fleming and Lorraine MacAlister, specialists in continence problems in autism, offer a step-by-step approach to toilet training, focusing on preparation, practicalities, and problem-solving. The book provides valuable strategies for managing behavioural issues, addressing sensory sensitivities, and overcoming specific bowel and bladder difficulties. The guide is tailored for early years practitioners, special education teachers, paediatric and school nurses, health visitors, and other frontline professionals. It includes an invaluable chapter on approaching toilet training with children with PDA, making it an invaluable resource for anyone supporting children with autism spectrum disorder and their families. By following the guidance in this book, professionals can provide effective support for children with autism, helping them to overcome the challenges of toilet training and achieve success.