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<blockquote data-quote="frustrated04" data-source="post: 591043"><p>I'm not new here, but not a frequent poster. Despite the lack of posts, I'm very familiar with pretty severe behavioral issues. My very difficult child is also 8 years old. </p><p></p><p>I'm shocked that an 8 year old with issues (of ANY sort!) has a bathroom that is left unchecked for more than a day. I'm extremely shocked that an 8 year old was not only punished, but spanked, over not flushing a toilet. Yes it's gross, but not a big deal. </p><p></p><p>All us parents have to choose our battles carefully, even more carefully when our kids are not perfectly neuro typical. Toilet habits are not a battle to fight over. Something to work on, but not while fighting. </p><p></p><p>I would never expect a rational answer as to why she doesn't flush. It could be as complex as an anxiety that she can't express, or a simple not wanting to. </p><p></p><p>It's also normal for kids to behave and act differently at home vs school or friends. </p><p></p><p>Create a picture schedule for using the bathroom and retrain her. As part of your routine, check the bathroom at least two times each day. </p><p></p><p>Create another schedule for daily and weekly bathroom cleaning for her. If she's fairly typical in her physical development, it should be an easy transition. </p><p></p><p>If you'd like help creating the schedules, let me know. I actually enjoy doing this. </p><p></p><p>I moved my son from the standard boring schedules to customized ones with pictures and characters that he loves. Keeping the schedules funny helps with the transition.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="frustrated04, post: 591043"] I'm not new here, but not a frequent poster. Despite the lack of posts, I'm very familiar with pretty severe behavioral issues. My very difficult child is also 8 years old. I'm shocked that an 8 year old with issues (of ANY sort!) has a bathroom that is left unchecked for more than a day. I'm extremely shocked that an 8 year old was not only punished, but spanked, over not flushing a toilet. Yes it's gross, but not a big deal. All us parents have to choose our battles carefully, even more carefully when our kids are not perfectly neuro typical. Toilet habits are not a battle to fight over. Something to work on, but not while fighting. I would never expect a rational answer as to why she doesn't flush. It could be as complex as an anxiety that she can't express, or a simple not wanting to. It's also normal for kids to behave and act differently at home vs school or friends. Create a picture schedule for using the bathroom and retrain her. As part of your routine, check the bathroom at least two times each day. Create another schedule for daily and weekly bathroom cleaning for her. If she's fairly typical in her physical development, it should be an easy transition. If you'd like help creating the schedules, let me know. I actually enjoy doing this. I moved my son from the standard boring schedules to customized ones with pictures and characters that he loves. Keeping the schedules funny helps with the transition. [/QUOTE]
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