Beyond the Potty is a practical, evidence-informed, comprehensive toileting E-Book designed to support children who experience emotional, sensory, or developmental challenges with toileting. Rather than focusing on reward charts or pressure-based toilet training, this resource helps adults understand why toileting is difficult and how to respond in ways that build regulation, safety, and long-term independence.
How this resource supports parents
Helps parents understand the emotional, sensory, and body-awareness factors that impact toileting.
Shifts families away from power struggles, shame, and pressure-based approaches.
Provides clear, compassionate scripts for responding to accidents, refusal, anxiety, and emotional outbursts.
Supports calm, predictable routines that build a child’s confidence and sense of safety.
Empowers parents to take an active role in toileting progress at home without feeling overwhelmed or blamed.
How this resource supports therapists
Offers a clear framework for addressing complex toileting difficulties beyond behavioural strategies alone.
Supports education and collaboration with parents using accessible, parent-ready language.
Integrates occupational therapy principles including emotional regulation, sensory processing, and interoception.
Can be used to guide therapy planning, parent coaching, and home program development.
Provides a consistent, evidence-informed resource therapists can confidently recommend between sessions.
Beyond the Potty is grounded in real clinical experience and designed to bridge the gap between therapy sessions and home environments, supporting sustainable toileting progress for children and their families.
