Few skill areas generate as much family stress, clinical uncertainty, and practitioner anxiety as toilet training. Despite decades of behavioral research establishing effective procedures, toilet training remains one of the areas where behavior analysts most frequently report feeling underprepared.
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Join Free →Toilet training can be one of the most challenging skill areas for behavior analysts, caregivers, and clients alike. This CEU event offers a concise yet comprehensive crash course in toilet training through a behavior analytic lens. Participants will gain an overview of recent and foundational research in toilet training, with practical guidance on translating that research into effective, individualized intervention strategies with a focus on reinforcement based procedures. The presentation will cover common barriers to toilet training and provide tools for identifying and selecting the most appropriate components based on client needs and environmental context. A strong emphasis will be placed on suggested pre-requisite skills, developmental readiness, and incorporating assent-based practices to ensure that procedures are compassionate, ethical, and client-centered. Attendees will also gain insight on how to effectively supervise staff and families in implementing toilet training procedures and measure treatment integrity. We will end with a Q&A portion where you can ask toilet training related questions to a PhD level BCBA who specializes in research related to toilet training for autistic children. Keep in mind no client-specific guidance can be given, but you can always reach out for consultation! Whether you are new to toilet training or looking to refine your current approach, this CEU will leave you with actionable tools and an updated understanding of best practices in this critical area of skill development. All attendees will be provided with resources related to toilet training procedures including written protocol descriptions, data sheets, and more!
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 2 | Ethics |
Jessica received her Master's in Applied Behavior Analysis from Michigan State University and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst in 2018. She supervised clinic based ABA services in Michigan for 3 years prior to starting her PhD where her research focused on toilet training and generative learning strategies for autistic preschoolers. Jessica received her Doctorate of Philosophy in Disability Disciplines with a focus in Applied Behavior Analysis from Utah State University in 2025. Jessica currently oversees Primary Children's Hospital's inaugural Early Intervention ABA clinic in Riverton, UT; and provides independent consulting through Copper Consulting Group, LLC to graduate students, ABA companies, and families seeking ABA services related to toilet training, quality monitoring, systems level change, organizational behavior management, and graduate student supervision/practicum.
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All behavior-analytic intervention is individualized. The information on this page is for educational purposes and does not constitute clinical advice. Treatment decisions should be informed by the best available published research, individualized assessment, and obtained with the informed consent of the client or their legal guardian. Behavior analysts are responsible for practicing within the boundaries of their competence and adhering to the BACB Ethics Code for Behavior Analysts.