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Everything they tell you about potty training was written for neurotypical kids.
For children with neurodevelopmental differences, the standard advice fails in predictable ways — because it doesn't account for interoception differences, sensory sensitivities, GI factors, or the anxiety that comes with changing a deeply ingrained routine.
This guide was written from lived experience with Bug, informed by ABA principles, and reviewed through a physician lens. It covers the whole picture.
10 sections covering everything:
Readiness — what it actually means for our kids
Understanding why it's hard — interoception, sensory, GI, anxiety
Sensory accommodations for the bathroom (the flush, the seat, the lighting, the smell)
Building the routine and scheduling — the 30-minute interval approach
Reinforcement — what to celebrate and how to do it effectively
Handling accidents calmly — the research on why your reaction matters
Team collaboration — OT, SLP, BCBA, school alignment
Generalizing to new bathrooms and public spaces
Nighttime training — the physiology and the practical steps
When regression happens — triggers, responses, and the long view
Plus: a print-and-use Daily Potty Tracker included.
© 2026 XoBug®. For personal and family use only. Created by
Everything they tell you about potty training was written for neurotypical kids.
For children with neurodevelopmental differences, the standard advice fails in predictable ways — because it doesn't account for interoception differences, sensory sensitivities, GI factors, or the anxiety that comes with changing a deeply ingrained routine.
This guide was written from lived experience with Bug, informed by ABA principles, and reviewed through a physician lens. It covers the whole picture.
10 sections covering everything:
Readiness — what it actually means for our kids
Understanding why it's hard — interoception, sensory, GI, anxiety
Sensory accommodations for the bathroom (the flush, the seat, the lighting, the smell)
Building the routine and scheduling — the 30-minute interval approach
Reinforcement — what to celebrate and how to do it effectively
Handling accidents calmly — the research on why your reaction matters
Team collaboration — OT, SLP, BCBA, school alignment
Generalizing to new bathrooms and public spaces
Nighttime training — the physiology and the practical steps
When regression happens — triggers, responses, and the long view
Plus: a print-and-use Daily Potty Tracker included.
© 2026 XoBug®. For personal and family use only. Created by