Are you struggling with potty training your autistic child or your students?  Whether you are a parent or a special educator, this episode is going to give you so many ideas to get started.  I’m talking to Molly Johnson, and potty training autistic kids is her jam.  I feel so lucky that I got to talk to her and that I get to share the conversation with you.  Molly is a wealth of knowledge and full of actionable ideas for parents and educators.  Let’s get started!

Molly Johnson is an autism consultant with 10+ years of experience working with autistic children. She transitioned from being an autism teacher in the public school system to consulting with parents from all over the world after seeing a need for parent support.

Molly holds a bachelor’s degree in special education, a master’s degree in educational administration, and a master's degree in Autism Spectrum Disorders. As an autism consultant, she has combined her passion for collaborating with parents and classroom experience to support parents with skill development, like potty training and improving challenging behavior.

Molly's website:https://www.theautismconsultant.us

Molly's Instagram (The Autism Consultant): https://www.instagram.com/theautismconsultant/

Topics Discussed:

• Common pitfalls in potty training autistic kids

• Collaborating with parents during the potty training process

• Modeling and play to introduce the concept of using the toilet.

• How to individualize strategies for potty training

• Visual schedules and toilet training

• Creating a positive and supportive environment for children to learn and succeed in mastering potty training

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