Toilet Training to a Child with Multiple Disabilities Using a Toilet Training Package Including “Token Economy” System: A Case Study

Abstract

Independent toileting is an important developmental skill for multiple disabled individuals coping with many problems during their daily life. Effective toilet training interventions are carried out in accordance with the using of operation processes together, such as positive reinforcement or punishment. The aim of this study is to teach daytime toilet training to a child with multiple disabilities through the system of token economy before teaching the child nighttime toileting through nighttime toilet training method. According to the results, the daytime toilet training program in which the token economy system was utilized and nighttime toilet training had an effect on toilet training of a child with multiple disabilities. The child learning the ability of daytime and nighttime toileting could maintain this ability 30, 40 and 50 days after completing the training.