Mr Pokie – Pooing Challenges

Toileting in individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder can be a very large issue. Dr Shell has found this to be a significant topic over her years in this field. Further to this, it causes a significant impairment in daily functioning not only for the individual but their families and carers.

Parents can find their child sits on the toilet for 20, 30, or 40 minutes.

• Sensory impacts of toileting.
• Sensory receptors and their impact on toileting.
• Potential impact of hypermobility and ligaments.
• Impacted bowel and effect on behaviour.
• Intervention options have been found to assist.

Length: 9:16