Development of Toileting Skills

Question 1

Indicates discomfort when wet or soiled; moves bowels regularly

Answer 1

1 year

Question 2

Sits on toilet when placed there and supervised (short time)

Answer 2

1.5 Y

Question 3

Urinates regularly, begins to show interest in toileting, can stay dry for 2 hrs or more; can flush toilet independently

Answer 3

2 Y

Question 4

Occasional day time accidents
Tells someone that he/she needs to go to the bathroom
May need reminders to go to the bathroom and getting on the toilet
Regular toileting schedule
May need assistance to get positioned on toilet
Washes hand independently
Wakes up dry at night

Answer 4

2.5 Y

Question 5

Goes to the bathroom independently
Able to sit on the toilet
May need help with wiping and fasteners

Answer 5

3 Y

Question 6

Independent with toileting, washing hands & clothing management

Answer 6

4-5 Y