ABA Potty Training Support
Toilet training can be challenging, but your child doesn’t have to face it alone. Our ABA specialists guide each step in the comfort of your home.
Helping Children with Autism Gain Bathroom Independence
Toilet training can be a big step for any child, and for children with autism, it often means addressing sensory needs, routine changes, and communication skills all at once.At Achieving Stars Therapy, we use a gentle, personalized, research-backed approach—delivered in your home, where your child feels most comfortable. Learn more about What We Treat and our Caregiver Guidance.
Why This Skill Matters for Children with Autism
Independent bathroom use boosts self-confidence, reduces stress for the whole family, and supports greater participation in school and community life. Our in-home focus allows us to adapt the process to your child’s unique needs, your bathroom setup, and your family’s daily routines.
Our Expert-Informed, Family-Centered Approach
We combine proven strategies from today’s most respected autism intervention leaders:
HeadingMotivation First – Dr. Robert Koegel – Pivotal Response Treatment (PRT)
We identify natural rewards your child truly enjoys, making each success in the bathroom feel positive and worth repeating.
Joint Engagement – Dr. Connie Kasari – JASPER Model
We join your child’s focus, read their cues, and create trust before moving through each step of the process.
Social Understanding Made Simple – Sir Simon Baron-Cohen
We use visual stories and cue cards to help your child understand what’s coming next and feel more in control.
Natural Environment Teaching – Dr. Karen Pierce
We practice in the setting your child uses every day—your home bathroom—so skills transfer naturally.
Executive Function Support – Dr. Adel Najdowski
We break the task into clear, repeatable steps that are easier to remember and master.
Common Goals We Target in Toilet Training
- Recognizing the need to use the toilet
- Requesting bathroom breaks (verbally, with signs, or AAC)
- Dressing/undressing for bathroom use
- Washing hands independently
- Increasing time between accidents
What It Looks Like in Your Home
A BCBA designs a plan based on your child’s readiness and sensory profile. An RBT then works during naturally occurring bathroom times, using visual schedules, timers, and gentle prompts.
You’ll receive Caregiver Guidance—practical ways to keep routines consistent without turning into your child’s therapist.
Why In-Home ABA Makes the Difference
Children learn best in familiar environments. Practicing toilet training in the same bathroom they’ll use every day reduces anxiety, increases consistency, and helps progress stick.