Live Life Team
Potty training or toilet training is a method of educating a young child, between 12 months and three years regarding the proper use of the toilet for urination and defecation. Potty training is a shared task, which requires cooperation, agreement and understanding between the child and the mother or caregiver. It’s best to highlight consistency and positive support than meting out punishments to the child. But there are also things that need to be considered in potty training. You have to identify the reasons that cause the problems in potty training. This time, seeking advice from professionals would be helpful.
You can start with your paediatrician. A developmental paediatrician can help you deal with potty training problems, since their work focuses on the developmental and behavioural issues of a child. An occupational therapist can be sought, if your child is experiencing motor delays that cause the difficulty of potty training. Occupational therapists facilitate health and well-being to encourage the people to succeed in meaningful and purposeful occupations in everyday life. If your child is resistant to potty training, consult a child psychologist. He can help you solve problems regarding motor skills and other psycho-physiological processes.
Parents who have children with special needs, like Down syndrome or autism, may also ask for advice from other parents or support groups that have experience in helping or treating the same problem.
