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[quote=Anonymous]OP, you sound like a great mom and I’m sorry for some of the comments you’re receiving here.  I would talk to your pediatrician.  This is definitely a challenge other families face (many don’t talk publicly about it since you can see how they’re shamed).  The Ped may have suggestions or referrals.  I’m not familiar with sensory issues but it sounds like there could be a connection.

I do wonder about a rewards chart as a pp mentioned.  This has been powerful for one of my kids in particular who suffers from anxiety.  Something like a sticker or check mark every time he uses the potty at home, get to 5 (or some low number), get a pretty decent prize, then start over and go to 10, and so on. The prizes need to be good ones.  It sounds like for whatever reason this is difficult for your son and it’s ok to reward him for the accomplishment.  It’s also a way to rewire his habits with regular reinforcements.

I would also do the very best you can to dial down your and DH’s emotion around this in front of your kid.  I know that’s hard.  Try to stay calm and neutral.  I know it doesn’t feel like this now but he will get there.[/quote]

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