Tech Toilet Training – “Smart” Solutions for the Developmentally Delayed – Part 3

In this series we built a technology solution with the goal of helping “Jane”, an older special needs child, become fully independent in toileting.   In Part 1 we discussed the modern approach to toilet training and challenges associated with toilet training children with special needs.  In Part 2 we discussed building the solution for Jane.  In Part 3 we will report on the results to date.

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Tech Toilet Training – “Smart” Solutions for the Developmentally Delayed – Part 2

In this series we will build a technology solution with the goal of helping “Jane”, an older special needs child, become fully independent in toilet training.   In Part 1 we discussed the modern approach to toilet training and challenges associated with toilet training children with special needs.  This article will discuss the building the solution for Jane.  In Part 3 we will report on the results to date.

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Tech Toilet Training – “Smart” Solutions for the Developmentally Delayed – Part 1

Toilet training is a rite of passage for people, and for a majority of children is a trouble-free part of early childhood.  However, for children with disabilities, mastering the skill of toilet training can be a long and arduous road.  Current wirelessly connected technology offers promise to helping children with special needs achieve independent toilet training success.  In this series we will build a technology solution with the goal of helping an older special needs child become fully independent in toilet training.

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