01/30/2026 10:35:09 AMHannah Van Sickle

Toilet training a toddler can feel overwhelming, especially when online potty training advice is inconsistent or outdated. Many parents wonder when to start toilet training, how to handle potty training resistance, and what evidence-based toilet training methods actually work. Board-Certified Behavior Analyst Shannon Arthur, PhD, BCBA-D, LABA—who began toilet training children with autism and was later referred by other families for toddler potty training challenges—shares five evidence-based toilet training tips to help your toddler succeed without stress or power struggles.

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