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S2E51 - Toilet Training at 9 or 10? You're Not Alone—and There Is Hope for Older Kids
In this episode, I respond to a listener question from a mom struggling with her nearly 10-year-old son's ongoing toileting issues. If you've ever felt isolated, frustrated, or overwhelmed because your child isn't toilet trained at an age when society says they "should be," you are not alone. I walk through why toileting can be an anxiety-driven control issue, especially for children on the autism spectrum, and how to start a compassionate, step-by-step desensitization process to bring about change—without shame, punishment, or pressure.
This episode is especially important if your older…
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