Just started DS 3.8

[CoffeeLover90]

Will start by saying I have posted about this on here before but I can't find the thread.
DS awaiting autism assessment, speech has improved quite a bit. Can understand simple instructions.
I tried to potty train last September, a couple of days just trying the potty but then became upset with not wearing a nappy.
We've read books together and watched videos. He will ask to be changed when soiled and can pull trousers up and down. For the last 2 days I've tried underpants on with no nappy. Went well until he wet himself 4 times. Today he went in the potty, I awarded with sticker and said how well he done, clapping and singing etc. About 10 minutes later he wet himself. It seems to be his understanding of needing the toilet and going there that needs work. I have tried to encourage the toilet so I don't have to then train from potty to toilet, he has sat on the toilet but not done anything there. Also an issue with the seat. The standard one is too big but using the little seat doesn't give him a lot of room to hit the pot (he's sitting down)
Ant advice or tips that have worked for anyone?
Thanks in advance

Take off his underpants, bare bum ideally. It may make it easier for him to remember that he isn’t in a nappy if he can feel things are different down there.

Try scheduling tripes every hour and congratulating every attempt.

Don’t make a big deal of accidents, ask him to help you clean up.

If the toilet is harder for him to use, stick with the potty, or order a different small seat.

Sounds like you’re both doing a good job so far, well done! Lots of accidents are to be expected at this stage, most important is keeping him happy and not introducing anxiety.

Bare bum is an issue. He hates to be naked and I didn't want to distress him. Yes regular trips and comes to the toilet with me when I go (hence why he sits to wee)
He does help to clean up bless him. Having tried showing the mess and saying you need a wee, go to potty and show him the potty.
I've written this and he's since done THREE wees on the potty. I wasn't sure if a lot of accidents were common, friends kids took to it instantly.
Over the moon with him this afternoon though.
Thanks very much

It sounds like he's done really well today

As somebody who works with young children with autism, I suggest you don't go for the bare bottom approach – sometimes they learn to be toilet trained in a bare bottom button down to transfer that learning once you put underwear on them'

He done well yesterday too, 2 accidents! I did put pants on yesterday (just undies) and he stripped himself a couple of times, I allowed it. Its half term here this week so easing clothes onto him. He's done amazing, I'm so proud. Fingers crossed this continues!
Thank you 😊