Developing Toileting in the Early Years

Early Years
Developing Toileting in the Early Years

Who is this Module For?

This module is aimed at all education professionals working in the Early Years, which includes childminders, preschools, nurseries and school reception classes. 

Description 

This module is intended to develop your understanding of how autism can impact on toileting. The module also aims to equip you with strategies to enable and support autistic children to develop their toileting in the setting and at home, through effective communication with parents and carers.

The aims

Developing Toileting in the Early Years’ will support you:

  • To increase your understanding of toileting development.   
  • To develop your understanding of how autism can impact upon a child's toileting.   
  • To build your awareness of strategies that can be used to support autistic children with their toileting development. 

Learning Objectives

After completing Developing Toileting in the Early Years’, you will be able to:

  • Understand that autism is a difference not a deficit.  
  • Understand how the Three Areas of Difference in autism may impact on toileting.  
  • Understand the importance of all adults working together to support the child with toileting.  
  • Develop knowledge of how to support autistic children with toileting.  
  • Create a plan which will ensure that autistic children are supported with toileting.  
A toddler stands in front of the toilet and pulls on the end of the toilet roll.