🌟 Speech & Language Skills That Support Successful Potty Training
Because potty training is about communication, not just readiness.
Potty training is more than a physical milestone, it relies heavily on a child’s ability to understand language, express needs, and follow routines. When these skills are still developing, children may appear “not ready” or experience frustration or regression.
This professionally designed, SLP-created resource helps parents and professionals understand how speech and language skills impact potty training success, and what to do when communication becomes the missing piece.
💬 What’s Inside:
✨ Parent friendly explanation of speech & language skills that support potty training
✨ Receptive language skills
✨ Expressive language skills
✨ A breakdown of how communication supports following a potty routine
✨ Insight into emotional and communication regulation during toileting
✨ Practical, parent-friendly communication supports to try right away
✨ Guidance on when to consider speech-language support if potty training feels stuck or regresses
Perfect For:
Parents of toddlers and preschoolers
Children with speech or language delays
Late talkers and emerging communicators
Children experiencing potty training regression
Speech-language pathologists, nurse practitioners, and early childhood professionals
Why You’ll Love It:
Created by a certified pediatric Speech-Language Pathologist
Keeps the focus on communication, not pressure or punishment
Supports parents with clear, validating, easy-to-understand language
Professionally designed and ready to print or use digitally
A great companion for parent coaching, consults, and education sessions
Sometimes communication just needs support.
This resource helps families understand why and what to do next, with confidence. 💙
Speech & Language Skills That Support Successful Potty Training
Digital download (PDF, 2 pages)
Designed for double-sided printing
For personal or professional single-user use
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Not a substitute for individualized speech-language therapy, medical, or behavioral services.



