Today we are talking about something that can happen with many of our children, both at home and in school. And if you have a weak stomach, like me, it can be one of your worst nightmares. And that is smearing. So if you are looking for help, tips and information about autism and smearing faeces, you’re in the right place!
Smearing is hard work and it can quickly become mentally draining if you’re dealing with smearing on a regular basis. Whether it be around your bathroom, your classroom, or even your house. It’s not the nicest of tasks to have to clean up. And I get a lot of messages from people who are at their last tether, because they just don’t know how to help with the smearing.
What Am I Talking About?
On today’s episode, I’m talking about;
- What is smearing?
- Why are they doing it?
- How can I help reduce it?
Helpful Links and Resources
- Free Visual Bathroom Resource.
- Going to the Toilet Social Narrative.
- More Podcast Episodes.
- Tips for Toilet Training and Autism Blog Post.
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