I'm new to this. My 3.8 year old son was diagnosed with ASD in April. I'm having difficultly motivating toileting. He appears to know what to do and will pretend to sit and the toilet to do a poo, get the loo roll wipe, flush and wash his hands. He will also occasionally say "I think I need potty/toilet" and do a wee in said item. I feel like I should be moving him along and encouraging him but the last time I tried in January it really did back fire and he stopped communicating for a whole week and bearly made eye contact. It was distressing for all involved.
I wondered if anyone had any useful strategies/ experiences. I have brought it up with health and educational staff who just keep telling me not to worry because he doesn't need to be toilet trained by school age as schools do now deal with changing nappies. I was hoping to have him dry by then.
many thanks
