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May 2024
21m 21s

Toilet Training

Shira Karpel & Shayna Gaunt
About this episode
Toilet training is one of the most important skills we can teach our learners. When it comes to our learners with special needs or autism, it means we can promote their dignity. We feel strongly that toilet training should be introduced as soon as a child is ready. Here, we talk about prerequisite skills, intrinsic motivation, and how to build momentum befor ... Show More
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