How to Support Toilet Training Goals in Children
Are you helping children develop independence in toileting?
Do you struggle with knowing when to start and how to guide families through the process?
Learn how to effectively support children aged 0-12 years in their toileting journey, covering developmental norms, key stages of toileting acquisition, and strategies to empower families. This workshop will help you build confidence as an OT in assisting children to master this essential life skill.
Access workshop nowWhat will you learn?
In this workshop, you will gain the following insights and tools to:
- Learn about typical toileting milestones and how they relate to a child’s development, including variations in timelines between children
- Discover the key stages of toileting development and how to assess when a child is ready to progress
- Gain strategies to guide families in creating a supportive environment and a plan for helping their child achieve toileting independence
- Understand how to recognise developmental signs and assess when it’s the right time to begin working on toileting skills
- Strengthen your practical skills to confidently support children aged 0–12 years on their journey to toileting independence
Who is this workshop for?
This workshop is ideal for Occupational Therapists who work with children aged 0-12 years and their families.
Whether you are a new graduate or an experienced clinician, this workshop will equip you with the tools to effectively support the development of toileting independence.
Why attend?
This workshop provides essential knowledge and skills to enhance your therapeutic practice and professional development.
By attending, you will:
- Learn how to support children in developing toileting independence with a clear understanding of developmental milestones.
- Gain practical strategies for guiding families through the toileting process.
- Build your confidence in working with children and families to achieve toileting success.
- Enhance your ability to assess readiness and implement strategies tailored to each child’s needs.
About the Presenter
Alyce Svensk is a paediatric Occupational Therapist, educator and mentor with a passion for helping therapists feel confident in their work and clear in their direction. Alyce has over 14 years of industry experience, which includes founding and leading paediatric private practice Sensational Start OT from 2017 to 2024.
Alyce now focuses on supporting OTs through a mix of supervision, mentoring, clinical education and business support, all grounded in real-life practice as The OT Coach Australia.
Alyce offers practical, down-to-earth workshops, 1:1 and group supervision, peer mentoring and tailored programs for therapists at different stages of their careers. The OT Coach can support you, whether you're new to paediatrics, building a private practice, leading a team or just trying to find your rhythm again.
Alyce's approach is always about making things clearer, more achievable and more sustainable for every therapist. Alyce helps therapists bridge the gap between theory and practice with confidence. This is achieved through the following podcasts hosted by Alyce:
🎙 OT Coaching Confidential – real-life mentoring conversations that help therapists feel less alone
🎙 OT Unplugged – big-picture reflections on the future of OT, co-hosted with Sarah Collinson and Nikki Cousins.
Across all of her work, Alyce’s focus remains the same: helping therapists build meaningful careers – rooted in clarity, connection, and confidence.
WHAT OTHERS ARE SAYING
"The workshop was well-structured and highly informative. It provided clear frameworks/strategies for the different clinical presentations and what to consider. The key takeaways for me was learning the highly intensive nature of toileting interventions and the importance of contracting at the outset to ensure everyone is committed to the process as it sets the foundation for a successful intervention. Definitely a must for paediatric-focused OTs. Massive fan of this presenter!"
"It has given me a structure on how to approach toileting with parents and clients. Moreover, the "caregiver capacity" was a good reminder to meet where the parents are at to avoid unmet expectations and high demands."
-Â Pauleen P.
