Sorry if any of this is a repeat:
Part of potty training is being aware of whether or not you are wet.  Does
she fuss or cry or otherwise tell you she is wet?  Is she having bowel
movements at regular intervals?  Is she able to sit on the commode and feel
comfortable (it's hard to concentrate on elimination activities if you feel
you are going to fall off the commode)?

Elizabeth Thiers, OTR
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> From: Kristina F <[log in to unmask]>
> To: [log in to unmask]
> Subject: Potty training
> Date: Tuesday, May 25, 1999 3:07 PM
>
> Hi-
> My daughter was vent dependent for 2 years and trached for 2 1/2, no w we
> want to potty train her.  She has CP and I was wondering how did it go
for
> those that have passed that stage.
> We have not worried about it until now with the vent and trach but feel
the
> time as come.  How will we know if she can control herself or not, verse
just
> learning or muscle control?
>
> Kristina