Published on 12, July, 2020
Our son doesn’t seem to have a sense of urgency, unless it relates to something he is wanting to do. Each evening, at bedtime he will go to the loo and brush his teeth, but almost every night, he will be in there for an hour or more, even with constant reminders to hurry (only 1 bathroom for 3 or 4 people). Do other people find this is true with their autistic children? It causes a lot of upset in the family and impacts the relationships between son and parents. This can also occur just as a meal is being served (disappears to bathroom), or when we have an appointment… If someone else is desperate for the bathroom, it can still take 20 mins of chasing… Please help! Thank you
I would do the same, it's kind of a "safe space" - the only room in the house with a lock on the door where you can't be disturbed.
I would be in the shower for an hour every night, under the hottest water I could stand. It still is my favourite time of the day... decompression.
Sorry I don't have an answer ...fit another toilet??