Episode 18 - Autism: The POOP Episode

Fecal smearing and anal digging are two of the most distressing behaviors seen in autism. In this episode, we speak with Dr Joyce Tu, Ed.D., BCBA-D, and Kelly Bermingham, BCBA, of Easter Seals Southern California, both of whom have extensive experience working with children and adults with severe autism, and feces-oriented behaviors. With host Jill Escher they discuss toilet training techniques, the role of functional behavior analysis, encopresis, stopgap measures, and insurance coverage for medically necessary interventions.

Links:

Dr Tu at Easter Seals: https://www.easterseals.com/southerncal/our-programs/research-division/verbal-behavior-lab.html

Toilet Training Course: https://www.citepro.com/courses/toilet-training