Potty Training for the Language Delayed

Potty training your child is no easy task. Using the toilet is an ability learned over time. Most children are ready to start potty training around age 2 and are fully trained by age 3. A child is ready for potty training when he has a sense of bodily functions and the motor skills needed to control his body. Communication is essential for him to understand how to use the toilet. Potty training a child who is struggling with language development can be achieved through nonverbal communication.

Instructions

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      Young children naturally use nonverbal gestures.

      Teach your child how to use the toilet by communicating with sign language. Create a gesture for each action and task that you want her to learn. Choose signs and symbols that you and your child will understand.

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      Children attach meaning to objects.

      Use an object to communicate with your child. Select an item that he will associate with the toilet. Make sure that he connects the object with the need to use the bathroom.

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      Children learn by seeing.

      Show your child books or videos that illustrate bathroom use and procedures. Select books with many pictures that show children using the potty. Videos teach effectively by demonstrating with sights, sounds and actions. Your child will learn by watching other children successfully completing the task.

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