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specialboymum:

Perhaps you would like to find out what is bothering him that prevent him from going to toilet.

My boy has similar problem. We later found out there are 2 issues. Firstly, He is afraid of going into a busy toilet, secondly, he dare not inform his teacher when he needs to go, so he tried to hold himself until he couldn't control anymore.. He had a few accidents in class. For first issue, we just keep encourage and reassure him that it is ok to go into a busy toilet.. when he finally did, we cheered for him and praise him for good job. Same thing in school, the teacher kept encouraging him to speak out. His AED also help to prepare a laminated note \"Can I go to toilet?\" to help him...

Yes special mum boy,

I think he has the 2nd issue. He will always hold back, wait for teacher to notice him that he wants to go toilet, then he will go.

I already told him \"cannot wait for teacher to call you, u must go toilet by yourself quickly\". I am working with the teacher on this. Hope it will see some improvement.

[helplessmum3]

My son know how to pee n poo at toilet only whn we bring him to.


At childcare he did not use diaper due to frequent toilets break. So far I did not hear him requesting to go toilet by himself , how to guide ?

At home I dare not leave him without diapers I can’t afford the time to keep cleaning u the mess… It’s real mess … Any solution ?

[mashy]

helplessmum3:

My son know how to pee n poo at toilet only whn we bring him to.


At childcare he did not use diaper due to frequent toilets break. So far I did not hear him requesting to go toilet by himself , how to guide ?

At home I dare not leave him without diapers I can't afford the time to keep cleaning u the mess.. It's real mess .. Any solution ?

Just take away the diaper and bring him to the toilet frequently. In toilet training, we cannot avoid mess or be lazy. If not, they can remain untrained for a long long time. Since the childcare is already helping you, it's a lot easier for you. Just ask the teachers how they do it and you follow.

[helplessmum3]

Mashy, will training pants help ?

[ImMeeMee]

Mummies


Just wondering how much Chinese do you teach your kids, and how do you teach.

I have not been diligent in teaching my doter Chinese, cos priority has always been on English as a medium to coach various skills, and that was the advice from one therapist. Have also heard from one expert that the focus for ASD pre-schoolers is to master key skills well, rather than to impart too many skills, so I reckon it applies in this case.

Chinese characters are difficult to learn, and am also worried that teaching hanyupinyin will cause confusion as its different from phonics. While I am aware that we can apply for exemption from MT in primary school, sometimes I do wonder about this, cos learning the MT is not just about academics. Its our roots, and Chinese does have its application in daily life itself.

What do you do?

[mashy]

ImMeeMee:

Mummies


Just wondering how much Chinese do you teach your kids, and how do you teach.

I have not been diligent in teaching my doter Chinese, cos priority has always been on English as a medium to coach various skills, and that was the advice from one therapist. Have also heard from one expert that the focus for ASD pre-schoolers is to master key skills well, rather than to impart too many skills, so I reckon it applies in this case.

Chinese characters are difficult to learn, and am also worried that teaching hanyupinyin will cause confusion as its different from phonics. While I am aware that we can apply for exemption from MT in primary school, sometimes I do wonder about this, cos learning the MT is not just about academics. Its our roots, and Chinese does have its application in daily life itself.

What do you do?

My son is pretty bad in this. Sigh. Getting exemption doesn't mean not learning it. Just not taking psle exams. I'm still letting him learn Chinese despite him being really poor in it and my intention to get it exempted. They say some schools will allow them to continue attending lessons.

[mashy]

Helplessmum

Agree with simkhoo. I don’t use training pants for my younger gal except at night now so that she can pull it down and wears back herself if she wanna go toilet.

There are bound to be accidents. I have picked up poo a few times myself. It’s part of parenting. Happens to all children whether NT or not.

[mummy so kiasu]

mashy:

ImMeeMee:

Mummies


Just wondering how much Chinese do you teach your kids, and how do you teach.

I have not been diligent in teaching my doter Chinese, cos priority has always been on English as a medium to coach various skills, and that was the advice from one therapist. Have also heard from one expert that the focus for ASD pre-schoolers is to master key skills well, rather than to impart too many skills, so I reckon it applies in this case.

Chinese characters are difficult to learn, and am also worried that teaching hanyupinyin will cause confusion as its different from phonics. While I am aware that we can apply for exemption from MT in primary school, sometimes I do wonder about this, cos learning the MT is not just about academics. Its our roots, and Chinese does have its application in daily life itself.

What do you do?

My son is pretty bad in this. Sigh. Getting exemption doesn't mean not learning it. Just not taking psle exams. I'm still letting him learn Chinese despite him being really poor in it and my intention to get it exempted. They say some schools will allow them to continue attending lessons.

It is good to learn to listen & speak even they can't write. For pre schooler, try watching Chinese cartoon to create interest first. Don't worry about not doing well for Chinese in school. You could apply for exemption for Chinese. It is good to attend class in school so that they will not feel left out.

[mummy so kiasu]

mashy:

ImMeeMee:

Mummies


Just wondering how much Chinese do you teach your kids, and how do you teach.

I have not been diligent in teaching my doter Chinese, cos priority has always been on English as a medium to coach various skills, and that was the advice from one therapist. Have also heard from one expert that the focus for ASD pre-schoolers is to master key skills well, rather than to impart too many skills, so I reckon it applies in this case.

Chinese characters are difficult to learn, and am also worried that teaching hanyupinyin will cause confusion as its different from phonics. While I am aware that we can apply for exemption from MT in primary school, sometimes I do wonder about this, cos learning the MT is not just about academics. Its our roots, and Chinese does have its application in daily life itself.

What do you do?

My son is pretty bad in this. Sigh. Getting exemption doesn't mean not learning it. Just not taking psle exams. I'm still letting him learn Chinese despite him being really poor in it and my intention to get it exempted. They say some schools will allow them to continue attending lessons.

It is good to learn to listen & speak even they can't write. For pre schooler, try watching Chinese cartoon to create interest first. Don't worry about not doing well for Chinese in school. You could apply for exemption for Chinese. It is good to attend class in school so that they will not feel left out.

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mummy so kiasu:

mashy:

[quote=\"ImMeeMee\"]Mummies


Just wondering how much Chinese do you teach your kids, and how do you teach.

I have not been diligent in teaching my doter Chinese, cos priority has always been on English as a medium to coach various skills, and that was the advice from one therapist. Have also heard from one expert that the focus for ASD pre-schoolers is to master key skills well, rather than to impart too many skills, so I reckon it applies in this case.

Chinese characters are difficult to learn, and am also worried that teaching hanyupinyin will cause confusion as its different from phonics. While I am aware that we can apply for exemption from MT in primary school, sometimes I do wonder about this, cos learning the MT is not just about academics. Its our roots, and Chinese does have its application in daily life itself.

What do you do?

My son is pretty bad in this. Sigh. Getting exemption doesn't mean not learning it. Just not taking psle exams. I'm still letting him learn Chinese despite him being really poor in it and my intention to get it exempted. They say some schools will allow them to continue attending lessons.

It is good to learn to listen & speak even they can't write. For pre schooler, try watching Chinese cartoon to create interest first. Don't worry about not doing well for Chinese in school. You could apply for exemption for Chinese. It is good to attend class in school so that they will not feel left out.[/quote]ImMeeMee
Are u open to sending your doter to chinese lessons? I think I mentioned before that my boy is attending Berries. He enjoys the class. So far, he can read the words that are Berries taught and sometimes, will try to communicate with me in Chinese. And most of the time, he communicate with my mum in Chinese. But his pronounciation is not good. Eg. 身体， for the word 体，instead of 第三声，he will pronounced as 第一声。

Like you, I send him there with the objective of letting him learn his roots, able to understand and speak Chinese. As for writing, just know how to write his own name in Chinese will do.