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My son was diagnosed with possible highly functioning autism in January of this year. The school system doesn't label children this young unless they are certain they have autism. We also aren't sure if part of his delays are caused by a hearing loss that he was born with. He has a complete hearing loss in his right ear. He's a kind, gentle little boy. His main areas of delays are speech, communication, and social skills. He does talk but we don't have conversations yet. He can't tell me how he feels. And he doesn't interact with children, except his 1 YO brother.

Okay, so there's some of his history. My husband and I are wanting to potty train him the week of 4th of July. I truly think he's capable and ready. He tells me when he's thirsty, hungry, or when he wants to play with a favorite toy. Certainly, he's capable to telling me when he has to potty. He also takes off his diaper during naptime. Unless I tape his diaper, he sleeps naked and doesn't have accidents.

Here's another concern of mine. He's still in his crib. We've tried the toddler bed quite a few times but he just keeps getting out. I lead him back to his bed over and over again. I think his crib is his safe haven. I've lowered the rail to try to get him used to not having the entire crib around him. We are also thinking of building a guard rail to attach to the crib. We would take one side of the crib down, then attach a higher than normal guard rail. That way, Logan can get out of bed if he needs to potty, but he still feels the security of the crib. Does this sound like a good idea? Or should we just make him sleep in his toddler bed?

Any tips on potty training an autistic child? BTW, he will sit on the potty with no problem. He just hasn't peed on the potty yet. I tell him big boys use the potty in a nice, non-confrontational way of course. I ask him, "Logan, what do big boys do?" And he says, "Pee on the potty." So...I know he gets it. I'm thiking of going 100% diaper free. That's why I have issues with him staying in the crib. He needs to be able to get out of bed and use the potty, right?

Sorry for the long post but I really need some advise.

Shannon
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Name: Mokie | Date: Jun 19th, 2011 10:42 PM
Have you tried Potty Scotty. That is what worked with my son. He just viewed the video twice and then we sat the doll on the potty and made him pee. After a few times, he got it. It was really easy especially since he's a visual learner. 

Name: PatriciaFell | Date: Jul 11th, 2011 5:42 PM
I taught mine his "penis" and then told him to Pee out of it... I know it sounds weird but I didn't know what else to do. He is 5 with PDD and still not completely potty trained. I can get him to sit there, and I can get him to pee... but he won't ask me. Ever.
As far as the night-time crib thing... we keep a gate up and put him in alittle bed... since he isn't fully potty trained, ours is different than yours.
The fact that your son tells you things at all with PDD is amazing. I can't even get mine to say anything without being prompted. Good luck 

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