It's time to start potty training little Andrew. The problem is what to do when he can't express his need to go. He can say diaper (or at least what we understand as diaper), he can repeat the words like potty, poop, etc. But I don't think there is a full understanding of what to do with those words yet. However, when I tell him it's time for a diaper change, and as long as he feels like being compliant, he'll get in the proper position so I can change him.

I read a story of a woman who was trying to train her autistic child whom the supposed experts had warned her would never be able to potty train. She said she locked herself and the little boy in the bathroom for most of the day, bringing with her snacks and a huge supply of drinks. Eventually, he got the idea.

It sounds pretty brilliant to me. Unfortunately, not so realistic. For now we're just working on sitting on the toilet, making sure that the 'important parts' are facing the right direction, and then flushing the toilet. He seems to enjoy this even if he doesn't actually go. Like everything, though, my fear is that if I push him too hard he will just plain refuse to even walk in the bathroom.