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Advice for an embarrassing issue

NAS80991

Hi,

My son got diagnosed with Autism aged 4, and we have worked hard with the school and at home to help him cope with the ups and downs of things.

Most of the time he's fairly settled and school have been amazing with him.

He does however suffer from a soiling issue (number 2), this normally happens when things are a bit more free reign ie in after-school club or when he is engrossed in an activity.

We have had many conversations with him about the issue, I know he is embarrassed as he often denies it and tries to cover it up by changing his pants and cleaning himself up.

I honestly think he doesnt realise it is happening, as he rarely goes to the toilet for a number 2 of his own accord.  We have tried to prompt and encourage him to go at break and lunch time at school.

I think some of it is anxiety related too, as a change in routine or something happening out of the blue can also trigger it.

Just wondering if anyone else has experienced a similar thing and if they could offer any advice on things that could help.

Thanks in advance.

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  • Our interoception often has a hard time to deliver a message to us, during busy or anxious periods, or when we're focused on something. So, we don't notice if we're hungry, thirsty, or that we need to go to the toilet, until it's to late.

    Coping with it requires compensatory strategies. Have a water bottle with you all the time, eat regular meals at the same time, 30min after eating go to the toilet. Etc.

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  • Our interoception often has a hard time to deliver a message to us, during busy or anxious periods, or when we're focused on something. So, we don't notice if we're hungry, thirsty, or that we need to go to the toilet, until it's to late.

    Coping with it requires compensatory strategies. Have a water bottle with you all the time, eat regular meals at the same time, 30min after eating go to the toilet. Etc.

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