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				<title>I REALLY NEED ADVICE</title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Hello all I have a six year old daughter with ASD. I have had a terrible time with her going to the bathroom in her bedroom and playing in it this is very upseting and i just want to know is this normal behavior? PLEASE help me -Jennasmommi]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Tue, February 2, 2010]]> GMT</pubDate>
				<author><![CDATA[ Jennasmommi]]></author>
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				<title>Re:I REALLY NEED ADVICE</title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Our daughter (7) pees on the floor in her room then comes to us "I go pee pee on carpet"  Its miserable, the whole house stinks.  

Three days ago I removed the carpet and padding.  She has not gone since.  I don't know if she likes the attention or if it was something else She is very "texture driven" fascinated by different flooring, grass or tile underfoot ect.  she has been doing this for the better part of the year.  For some reason she does not do it (yet) on the old hardwood.  I know this doesn't answer your question its just what we have done that seems to help

Bryan]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, February 3, 2010]]> GMT</pubDate>
				<author><![CDATA[ bssage]]></author>
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				<title>Re:I REALLY NEED ADVICE</title>
				<description><![CDATA[ Hi Jennasmommi, and welcome to IAN. :)

I'm so sorry to hear that your daughter and your family are having such a tough time with her going to the bathroom in her bedroom. It is not uncommon to hear about children on the spectrum exhibiting behaviors like this, from peeing or pooping somewhere other than the bathroom, to hiding their poop or playing in it.

I fear I'm not an expert in toileting issues, but I am sure this distressing (and intensive clean-up requiring) behavior must be a real burden on you and not fun for anyone in the family. If this has been going on for awhile and you are out of ideas, it may be time to look for some expert help.

Generally, because both physical and psychological readiness must be in place for a child to potty train, it is a good idea to consult with your treatment team about toileting and physical, developmental, sensory, and behavioral issues. For example, the pediatrician could be consulted to make sure there is no physical issue interfering, and to provide general guidance about readiness. There have been many reports of children on the autism spectrum struggling with gastrointestinal issues, so it may be helpful to consider if anything physical is playing a part before you move on to the more behavioral/sensory/psychological aspects. There may be nothing physical going on at all, but it's better not to rush on to the other aspects until you've at least given the physical aspect some thought.

If you have an OT, they are generally knowledgeable about sensory issues, and may have some helpful input regarding that area. (For example, I can imagine a case where a child didn't like the feel of the toilet seat on their bottom and so avoided it.)

More than anything, you may need help from someone knowledgeable about behavioral interventions who can figure out what your daughter's behavior is about, and how to change it. (It may be as simple as she got started doing this and now likes to do it this way. "Insistence on sameness" is a major part of ASD.) Experts in behavior help eliminate negative behaviors while encouraging positive ones, and might have some good ideas about how to work with your daughter. If she's "stuck" in this pattern, they could help to get her unstuck.

I hope this proves helpful, and that you are able to find some new approaches to help your daughter change her behavior to her benefit and the benefit of the whole household.]]></description>
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				<pubDate><![CDATA[Wed, February 3, 2010]]> GMT</pubDate>
				<author><![CDATA[ Connie (IAN Staff)]]></author>
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