Potty Training Anxiety Assessment Form
Use this form to assess a child's anxiety, identify common triggers and behaviors, evaluate readiness signs, and determine support needs during potty training.
How often does your child show signs of anxiety or distress related to potty training?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Please rate your child's overall anxiety level about using the potty.
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1
2
3
4
5
Which of the following situations trigger your child's anxiety? (Select all that apply)
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Fear of the toilet
Loud flushing sounds
Being alone in the bathroom
Pressure to perform
Accidents or previous negative experiences
Unfamiliar bathrooms
Other
How does your child react when encouraged to use the potty?
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Rows
Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Always
Cries or becomes upset
1
2
3
4
5
Refuses to enter the bathroom
6
7
8
9
10
Clings to parent/caregiver
11
12
13
14
15
Verbalizes fears or worries
16
17
18
19
20
Attempts to negotiate or delay
21
22
23
24
25
How confident do you feel about your child's readiness for potty training?
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Not confident
1
2
3
4
Very confident
5
1 is Not confident, 5 is Very confident
Which readiness signs has your child shown? (Select all that apply)
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Shows interest in the toilet
Stays dry for at least 2 hours
Can follow simple instructions
Expresses need to go
Can pull pants up and down
Dislikes wearing dirty diapers
Other
How often does your child have accidents during potty training?
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Never
Rarely
Sometimes
Often
Daily
What support strategies have you tried to help your child with potty training anxiety? (Select all that apply)
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Positive reinforcement (praise, rewards)
Reading books about potty training
Using a child-friendly potty
Modeling bathroom behavior
Allowing the child to set the pace
Providing comfort items (toy, blanket)
Other
How effective have these support strategies been for your child?
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Not effective
1
2
3
4
Very effective
5
1 is Not effective, 5 is Very effective
Please share any additional observations or concerns about your child's potty training experience.
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