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Toilet Training Children with Special Needs

Potty training any child can be a challenge, but children with special needs may have particular issues that make toileting difficult and training overwhelming. Here are some things to consider when deciding whether your child is ready for the regimen.
Before You Potty Train
Helping parents of children with special needs determine whether their child is really ready to use the toilet.
The "No Pants" Toilet Training Method
Step-by-step description of a potty training method suited to children with special needs, who may have trouble focusing on the task or sensing their need to go.
Ten Good Things About Not Toilet Training Your Child
Missing that milestone's not all bad. Here are ten reasons to be glad your child's still in diapers.
Poll: When Was Your Child Potty-Trained?
When are children with special needs typically toilet-trained? The results of this poll may suprise you.
Potty Training Children with Special Needs
Toilet training information from the About guide to Pediatrics.

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