Potty training is something that families go through. It can be a challenging time, and in some cases you may need assistance to help your child have success during this developmental part of life.
That’s where MetroEHS can help. It is pediatric neighborhood therapy company with 14 locations in Metro Detroit that focus on helping those with Autism and other conditions. Deanna Coker, board certified behavior analyst with Metro EHS, and Kelly Johns, director of physical therapy with MetroEHS, joined “Live In The D” host Tati Amare in studio to share advice.
First, you know it’s time to start potty training when a child can hold their bladder for extended periods of time. Coker said there are some signs.
“They may start to play with their diaper,” Coker said. “They may be getting curios about the potty. Or, they could start to tell you that they have to go, or they could even start to show you some little potty dances.”
There are some signs you can look for that may indicate therapy is needed to help the child with success, according to Johns. “If there’s a regression, if you’re struggling with constant constipation, or if they’re still going in the night and parents cannot tackle the situation,” she said.
Johns says some things family can try at home are having the child blow bubbles while on the potty because it engages that pelvic floor area to help with success. You can also try a chart to help record and reward progress with stickers.
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