For OJ, autism is just one of his diagnoses. He also has ARFID and an intellectual disability, and those come with their own unique challenges. I’d love to connect with parents who understand this journey too. If this sounds like your family, say hi in the comments. 💙

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For a long time, I thought potty training an AUTISTIC CHILD was about being able to train within 3-7 days, using a portable potty, stickers, and all those “standard” training rules. It’s not! What changed everything was stopping the cycle of trying random advice, following the “standard pot

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You can’t teach a child to respond to body signals they don’t recognize yet. That was one of the biggest lessons I learned while potty training OJ. For many autistic children, the challenge isn’t stubbornness or laziness. Sometimes, the brain isn’t recognizing the body’s signals yet. That’

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Most parents think potty training starts with the toilet. Sometimes… it starts with the brain. One of the biggest reasons many autistic children struggle with potty training is because of the interoceptive sensory system. Interoception is your body’s ability to recognize internal signals l

Potty training a child with autism isn't impossible—but it does require a different approach. You need structure. You need a plan. You need a framework you can adjust to fit your child. No method is one-size-fits-all, but having a solid foundation makes all the difference. We did it.

Just to give you a little background on what's been going on... We're trying to get to the bottom of why OJ was gagging and vomiting, especially during his sleep (during that time period) So far we've completed: ✔️ Sleep study (currently waiting 2–3 weeks for the results) ✔️ Spe