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Toileting Concepts for Children with Disabilities

A Webinar

Elena Noble, MPT | June 2021

 

 

For many parents and teachers of children with special needs, toileting seems like an unattainable goal. In this webinar, Lori Potts, PT discusses strategies to address these barriers for improved toileting opportunities and successes.

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