Managing Feeding and Toileting Challenges in Children with Autism

• By: Bianca Coleman, PhD, NCSP, BCBA-D Behavior Therapy Associates
• October 2nd, 2023
• accidents, bathroom, caregivers, co-occurring conditions, data collection, diet, eating, Fall 2023 Issue, feeding, gastrointestinal concerns, health, intervention, nutrition, toilet training, toileting
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Challenges with toilet training (e.g., frequent accidents, withholding urine or feces) and eating (e.g., food selectivity, getting sufficient nutritional intake) may have a significant impact on the child’s functioning in the home, school, community, and social events. These issues often impact...

A Person-Centered Collaborative Approach to Achieving Best Outcomes for Autistic Individuals with Co-Occurring Conditions

• By: Haley M. K. Steinhauser, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA Sheila A. Klick, MEd, BCBA Jill Harper, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA, CDE Kylee A. Formento, MA, BCBA Melmark
• July 19th, 2022
• behavioral assessment, behaviors, co-occurring conditions, collaboration, interdisciplinary interventions, interventions, monitoring, social skills, Summer 2022 Issue, toilet training
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Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) is characterized by the presence of persistent deficits in social communication and social interaction across multiple contexts as well as restrictive, repetitive behavior, interests, or activities (American Psychiatric Association, 2013). Many individuals with ASD...

A Highly Effective Toilet Training Program Based on Applied Behavior Analysis Principles

• By: Jordan Hulass, MA, BCBA, LBS Kristine Quinby, MEd, BCBA, LBS Potential, Inc.
• January 1st, 2021
• ABA, bathroom, children, independence, self-confidence, toilet training, training, winter 2021 issue
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Learning to use the bathroom independently is a critical life skill for any child, but especially for children with autism spectrum disorder. It boosts their self-confidence, enhances their quality of life, and enables a deeper integration into educational environments, social gatherings, and...