Talking about: toileting with additional needs – parent / carer event

7th February 2024 • 12.00 - 14.00 • via Zoom

Join us for a webinar led by our Family Services Team in which we will be discussing how we can prepare and support children with additional needs with their toilet training.

We will focus on the challenges they may meet and how we can support them in feeling comfortable using the toilet at a pace that reflects their needs.

Our Helpline Advisors will explain how to understand your child’s bowels, good bladder health, how to know when they are ready to toilet train and set them up for success.

We willl explore the sensory aspect of toileting and the difference the bathroom environment can make.

The session includes information around toileting routines, dealing with toilet avoidance and frustration. We will share the resources and tools available to support you on this journey.

PLEASE NOTE: these free events are for parents and carers. If you are a health, education or early years worker interested in events to support you in your professional capacity please see our programme of training courses here.

Hosted by

ERIC's highly trained Family Helpline Advisors

What will the session cover?

  • Find out more about how children's bowels and bladders work
  • Learn how to understand when your child is ready to start toilet training
  • Find out more about the sensory aspects of toileting
  • Help on introducing a daily toileting routine and tips for making the bathroom feel like a more welcoming environment
  • Strategies for dealing with toilet avoidance and frustration
  • Signposting on where and how to get help for your child at nursery, school or in your local health services.

Important information about this online event

This course will be delivered via Zoom webinar. A Zoom link will be sent to you by email a few days before the event. If you don't receive it, please check your junk folder.

We would recommend that attendees access this event using a personal device - work devices may often have firewalls that prevent Zoom from working correctly.

Change of plans?

If you have booked a free ticket but are no longer able to attend, please let us know, so we can allocate your space to another family. Thank you.

Book now for Wednesday 7th February

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