
Occupational therapists share coaching strategies to build toileting independence for people with disabilities, covering community support and hot topics like bedwetting, toilet refusal, and bottom whacking.
Use task analysis to identify what the person can do and guide practice on independent bottom wiping, with safe positioning, supported feet, counting squares, and folding toilet paper.
Learn practical strategies to help individuals urinate into the toilet, addressing distractions, height and posture, using demonstrations, visual supports, rewards, and targeted practice to build independence.
Address a child’s refusal to use the toilet by identifying fear or medical issues like constipation or UTI, then create an inviting, fun, structured routine with visuals and modelling.
Address bedwetting as part of toilet training for independence by assessing physiological readiness, ruling out medical issues, and using daytime bladder control and timed fluids to support nightly dryness.
Celebrate completing the course and download the resources below, explore other teaching modules, and contact us with questions to feel more equipped to toilet train those you support.
Being able to toilet train a child or person independently can be life changing. It improves their quality of life, reduces their family's burden, as well as allows them more independence.
This course will introduce you to the principles of toileting independence. You will learn about the physical and mental readiness necessary for toileting success, and how to identify which method is most suitable for the person you are supporting.
With tried and tested methods, you'll be able to support a child or person with being able to go to the toilet independently, and be able to celebrate the success they have.
You will get access to visuals, toilet readiness checklists, reward charts and more to support you with the path to toileting independence.
With this course you will be ready for any challenges that may come your way - like constipation, refusal to go to the toilet, bottom wiping, and sensory issues - so you can problem solve them effectively.
We also look at how to coach the person you are supporting utilising Occupational Therapy methods and practices.
Carey and Heidi are both Occupational Therapists who have over 25 years of collective experience supporting children and adults to achieve independence in their everyday life. They specialised working with people with a disability and their families to achieve the best outcome possible for their circumstances. They are now using their experience to support others with the knowledge and practice they have gleaned in these easy to understand courses.