Potty Training Special Needs Children: 6 Essential Tips

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Most people think strength looks like loud victories. Big wins. Finished checklists. But parents like us know the truth: strength often looks like showing up when no one is watching.

It’s choosing to keep going after the sleepless nights, the hard conversations, and the days that felt too heavy to carry.

You may not see it in the mirror, but your consistency is a quiet miracle.
Your kids feel it. Your family leans on it. And Heaven notices it too.

So today, let this be your reminder: you don’t need perfection to be faithful. You just need presence.

Even in your weakest moments, you’re still carrying more than most will ever understand.

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Potty Training Special Needs Children: 6 Essential Tips

Starting the potty journey can feel like a big step for families, especially when a child has unique needs.

Research shows that toileting resistance affects nearly half of children with autism (49%), compared to 24% of children with developmental delays and only 8% of typically developing children.

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Thanks for spending part of your Saturday here.
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Rest well this weekend.
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Sincerely,

— Michael Pereira

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