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Toileting and Self-Care Skills
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Toileting and Self-Care at Positive Reinforcement PLLC
Toileting and self-care can be especially challenging for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD). Many children learn these skills later than their peers and may struggle with tasks such as dressing, hand washing, or brushing teeth. At Positive Reinforcement PLLC, we understand that every child’s developmental journey is unique. Our goal is to help each individual gain independence in daily routines through understanding, patience, and data-driven strategies.
Assessing Barriers and Creating Individualized Plans
Our ABA professionals carefully observe and assess to identify what barriers may be preventing skill development—whether they’re physical, cognitive, or behavioral. Once those barriers are understood, we design customized intervention plans that meet your child where they are and help them move forward confidently.
Building Independence Through Support
Our ultimate goal is to help each child develop lifelong skills that support independence at home and beyond. With the right teaching approach, patience, and reinforcement, every small achievement becomes a step toward self-sufficiency and confidence. We’re here to guide families through every milestone and celebrate every success.
Step-by-Step Teaching and Positive Reinforcement
We often use Discrete Trial Training (DTT) — a proven ABA method that breaks complex tasks into smaller, manageable steps. Each step is practiced and reinforced with positive encouragement, helping children build success over time.
For example, toilet training may include:
- Go into the bathroom
- Shut the door
- Undress from the waist down
- Sit on the toilet
- Eliminate
- Wipe
- Flush the toilet
- Get dressed
- Wash hands
Each successful step earns positive reinforcement — such as praise, a high-five, or a small reward — helping your child associate learning with success and confidence.