Find out how to speak to your child's teachers about their incontinence so they can head back to school with confidence this fall!
Back to School With Incontinence: How to Talk to Teachers
Special Needs
Autism & Diet: The Best & Worst Foods
Research suggests that diets can have an impact on the lifestyles of people who have autism. Read this post in under 10 minutes to find out which foods are best and worst to eat if you have autism.
10 Tips for Children With Autism & "Picky Eating"
Do you have a child with autism that seemst to be a "picky eater?" Well, that "picky eating" is actually called food aversion, and it's very common among children with autism! Adapting to your child's food aversions takes a lot of experimenting, but there are many ways to help them find nourishing foods they'll love to eat.
13 Tips for Toilet Training Children With Cerebral Palsy
Potty training a child is a big challenge to take on, and there's not much information out there on how to transition children with Cerebral palsy from diapers to the toilet. This guide will give you five helpful tips you can use when your child is ready to make the change.
Down Syndrome & Potty Training: Ana's Story
Hello, my name is Ana. This is the story of my family, our girls, and our journey with potty training.
Sanfilippo Syndrome & Incontinence
Due to the rapid regression of this disease, many children rarely progress above the mental age of three-years-old. Therefore, most children with Sanfilippo are not potty trained and deal with incontinence for their entire life. When they are younger, this may not be a "big deal," however, as our children grow, finding proper places to change an older child's diaper in public can be difficult. We often find ourselves laying down a chux pad, blanket, or towel on a public restroom floor to care for our children. It can also be difficult to simply find diapers that fit an older child.
A Guide to Autism & Incontinence In Older Children
Incontinence may be present in older children with autism. Discover why bladder and bowel issues continue into later years and find out what you can do to support your loved one.
How to Care for Sickle Cell Disease & Incontinence
Caring for someone with sickle cell disease often means providing for your child as well as taking care of yourself, since it’s an inherited condition. However, your child may have different symptoms than you, such as incontinence.
Helping Your Child With ADHD & Bedwetting
There are many signs that can lead to an ADHD diagnosis. Whether it's difficulty concentrating at school, hyperactivity, or mood swings, it may be shocking to discover bedwetting can also be related to ADHD (attention deficit hyperactivity disorder). Although ADHD can affect multiple areas of development, the prevalence of nocturnal enuresis in children can be very stressful and affect the child's self-esteem.
How To Care For CHARGE Syndrome & Incontinence
Caring for a child with CHARGE syndrome already has a lot of unique challenges to face, as symptoms can vary greatly among patients. Because incontinence is incredibly common in children and adults with CHARGE, it can really add to the list obstacles to overcome. However, the bathroom doesn’t have to rule your child’s life. As your child grows and progresses there are a number of ways to simplify incontinence care.
