From Theory to Toilet: Literature Insights and Case Studies and on Toilet Training becomes clinically important the moment a team has to turn good intentions into reliable action inside home routines, treatment sessions, interdisciplinary consultation, and health-related skill support. In From Theory to Toilet: Literature Insights and Case Studies and on Toilet Training, for this course, the practical stakes show up in safe, humane intervention that respects health variables and daily-life feasibility, not in abstract discussion alone.
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Join Free →This symposium presents three innovative approaches to toilet training for individuals with Autism and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities (IDD), each emphasizing the importance of promoting independence, dignity, and quality of life through individualized interventions. The first presentation provides a comprehensive literature review analyzing reinforcement-based toilet training strategies. This analysis evaluates the efficacy of various reinforcement interventions, highlighting their impact on continence and self-initiation while addressing limitations in the current research and offering directions for future studies. The second presentation details an intensive, multi-component toilet training protocol implemented with children aged 5 to 13 years, which utilizes antecedent management alongside positive reinforcement to improve toileting skills. The study explores critical components such as urinary productions, accidents, and bathroom requests, providing a data-driven evaluation of the protocol's success in diverse participants. The third presentation highlights a function-based intervention aimed at increasing bathroom requests in a 20-year-old student with autism. This case study utilizes an auditory timer and augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) device to promote independence and self-advocacy in a young adult transitioning to adulthood. Following the presentations, our discussant will tie together, these presentations showcasing evidence-based strategies for fostering toileting independence across different age groups and developmental levels, emphasizing the importance of personalized approaches to enhancing autonomy in daily living activities.
| Certification Body | Credits | Type |
|---|---|---|
| BACB® | 1.5 | General |
| COA | 1.5 | — |
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