Less toileting problems (for example, less potty training problems, less accidents)

There are many possible reasons for toilet accidents in children, especially those with ADHD. For children who are already toilet trained but have ADHD the most common problems are constipation and stool and urine accidents during the day. Most of these problems are due to lack of attention to the feelings that he or she needs to go to the bathroom leading to accidents. Another cause can be using the toilet but not sitting long enough to void completely. This leads to constipation and ultimately overflow soiling called encopresis. Both of these require sitting on the toilet at specific times and staying at least 5 minutes by a timer. For severe constipation an initial clean out with miralax then daily miralax are needed for at least 6 months for the child to regain control of stools. Some medicines used to manage ADHD can also lead to constipation. For urine accidents during the day the child should be called to the toilet every 1 and 1/2 hours. If the child arrives dry then he or she can try to void then return to playing. If wet when checked the child has to stay inside to do more boring things. Remember that new wetting day and night or painful urination can be signs of a urine infection or diabetes that need to be checked right away by your doctor.Similarly diarrhea can be a sign of illness that needs to be checked. Here are some additional resources that can help: (See: Definition of Encopresis (Retentive), Definition of Soiling Problem, Stool Refusal, Constipation, and Is my child ready?.)