Autism and Toilet Training: Is there hope?

In this honest episode of The Autism Parent Club Podcast, we open up about the ongoing journey of toilet training our profoundly autistic son — at age 18. We talk about what’s helped, what hasn’t. We also discuss the sensitive but common issue of fecal smearing (poop smearing) — what might cause it, how we’ve learned to respond with compassion instead of shame, and the emotional toll it can take on families. If you’re parenting a nonverbal or profoundly autistic child who still struggles with toilet training, bowel accidents, or toileting regression, this episode will help you feel less alone and more supported on the journey.