Development of a Manualized Wireless Moisture Pager Intervention for Teaching Toileting in Children With Autism

The WMP is composed of a three key components: (1) the disposable sensor; (2) the transmitter; and (3) the receiver. The disposable sensor is placed by the parent in the child's underwear and detects small amounts of urine. The transmitter is housed in hardened plastic, attached to the disposable sensor, and, upon activation, emits a radio signal to the receiver. The receiver is an iPod-based app that emits an audible and/or vibration signal to the parent and child at the onset of a toileting accident. A step-by-step manualized curriculum is used to teach parents how to incorporate the device in the toilet training of their child.