Potty training is a significant milestone for any child, and for parents of autistic children, this process can present unique challenges. Understanding the specific needs and behaviours of your child is crucial to developing an effective potty training strategy. This blog explores how to know when it is time to start potty training your autistic child.

The very first steps of potty training can look different for different children. For lots of children potty training starts with a conversation about transitioning out of nappies, into pants and starting to use a toilet or potty. However this may not be the starting place for your autistic child. Think about the skills and readiness signs they currently have in relation to potty training, and use this to guide where your potty training journey begins.