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<\/a>, physical, or occupational therapist. They can help you with teaching your child about how to respond to their body signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\nMany parents of special children struggle with helping their child when it comes to bedwetting. It\u2019s a pretty common issue for many children with Autism that sometimes recurs even after it seems to have gone away. But not to fear! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t fret about those soggy bedsheets. Hang tight as we share some tips from parents of children with Autism. Know that if your child on the Spectrum is struggling with bedwetting, you are not alone. Let me say that again. It\u2019s important. You are not alone. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many children, especially children on the Spectrum struggle with understanding their own bodies, including their body\u2019s signals which tell them when their bladder is full. And that\u2019s in the daytime! Nighttime toilet training is a whole other challenge – we’ve released a potty training 10 step guide<\/a> on this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Address toilet training with your child\u2019s ABA<\/a>, physical, or occupational therapist. They can help you with teaching your child about how to respond to their body signals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
4.\nMake sure that your child does not have liquids too close to bedtime.\n<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Your\nchild doesn\u2019t want to wake up wet either, so don\u2019t be upset with\nyour child. Instead, help them to understand how to go to the potty<\/a>\nat night and get a lot of help from people who are there to help you\nand your child. It may be frustrating, but a lot of people experience\nthis challenge. Don\u2019t be afraid to ask for help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this post, we'll cover:<\/p>\n
Bedwetting can be frustrating and upsetting to parents of ASD children, especially if it is occurring after you thought the issue was resolved. This is called \u201cregression\u201d and is common in children with Autism. Often regression will happen when big changes or emotional challenges come up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Think about everything your child has been experiencing lately. What\u2019s something big for your child that has happened? That may be causing them to regress. Be patient with your child as they work through their big feelings. Even if the situation may not feel very big to you, it may be overwhelming to your child. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Amelia S., the mother of a 7-year-old child with ASD, shared that her child regressed recently. He is non-verbal, but he has experienced a lot of change in the last year, including increased time in therapy<\/a> and going on a big vacation with this grandparents. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
So, if your child is bedwetting and you know there\u2019s no issue with emotions or physical ailments, there\u2019s a lot of ways to help your child! Make sure, first and most important, to get help from your child\u2019s therapy providers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
That\u2019s what they are there for! If necessary, make sure to let your child\u2019s teacher know and put this information in your child\u2019s Individual Education Plan if they are enrolled in school. In order to help your child, be sure to provide you and your child with all the support you need. There are people to help you, so let them know you need help!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As you and your child learn about nighttime continence, or \u201cholding it\u201d at night, you will experience some accidents. It\u2019s just part of it. Don\u2019t get upset. It will make your child upset and only make the issue worse. Instead, prepare ahead of time for accidents and keep calm and positive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Express to your child that you love them no matter what and you\u2019re learning how to go on the potty and not the bed at night. Provide lots of positive reinforcement and rewards for waking up \u201cdry\u201d in the morning<\/a>. Provide special prizes and outings for a few days or a week of being dry. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Everyone\nmakes mistakes. Everyone messes up. The same goes for you and for\nyour child. Don\u2019t beat yourself up about bedwetting. Just take it\nas a journey instead of a race. There\u2019s no shame in this learning\nprocess. Just keep trying!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Diapers can be necessary while nighttime toilet training, so you may have to buy them. However, if your child is a certain age, the diapers may be provided by your insurance, including pads to put on their beds to catch \u201cspills\u201d too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Some parents have suggested that using just the waterproof cover can cause \u201cpuddles\u201d of pee and make soaking worse. To help with this, pair a nighttime pad with a waterproof mattress. You can even do layers of waterproof mattress cover and pads so you can easily strip beds in the middle of the night if necessary. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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