Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) can be very effective for teaching toileting skills and routines, especially in children. ABA utilizes the principles of behavior—such as reinforcement, prompting, and shaping—to encourage lasting success with using the toilet. Here is a brief summary of how ABA can help to get children toilet trained for good:

1. Identify the "problem" and why the challenges are likely occurring

2. Create a plan for how to take small systematic steps towards using the toilet or building other skills

3. Implement the steps, provide reinforcers for effort and achieving behaviour change (big or small)

4. Plan for consistency when challenges are presented and help the child move forward at their own pace

5. Recognize and reward efforts and progress...ALWAYS

6. Record data and analyze progress to ensure the plan in place is the right one for that child

7. Transfer skills learned and bathroom routines to other environments such as school, daycare and public restrooms

8. Involve caregivers throughout the process

​​Consistent implementation, positive reinforcement for all progress, and adjusting the approach based on data are essential parts of the process. Skills are gradually transferred to different settings like school or public restrooms, and caregiver involvement is key to long-term success.