Autism & Neurodiverse Children
Every child experiences the world in their own unique way — and that includes how they sense, move, and respond to their body’s signals. For children who are autistic and neurodiverse, bowel and bladder challenges are common and often linked to sensory processing, body awareness, and nervous system regulation.
At OWN Pediatric Therapy, we provide specialized pelvic floor therapy designed to support the unique needs of neurodiverse kids, helping them feel calm, confident, and capable in their own bodies.
Understanding Pelvic Health in Neurodiverse Kids
Many children who are neurodiverse experience differences in how they process internal and external sensations. This can affect how they recognize when they need to go to the bathroom, how they tolerate the sensory experience of toileting, and how their muscles coordinate during bowel or bladder function.
Common Challenges We See
Constipation or stool withholding
Daytime wetting or urinary urgency
Difficulty recognizing bladder or bowel signals
Sensory aversions to toileting (sounds, smells, textures)
Fear or resistance around the bathroom
Routine-based toileting struggles or anxiety
Coordination or postural difficulties that impact toilet success
These challenges are not behavioral — they are rooted in how each child’s brain and body communicate. With understanding and the right support, children can make meaningful progress.
How Pediatric Pelvic Floor Therapy Helps
Our approach combines pelvic health expertise with an understanding of sensory processing, motor planning, and nervous system regulation. We meet each child where they are — following their cues, honoring their comfort, and working at their pace.
Pelvic floor therapy helps neurodiverse children:
Improve body awareness and interoception (understanding internal signals)
Coordinate muscles for more effective bowel and bladder control
Reduce constipation and stool withholding
Desensitize and adapt to sensory experiences in the bathroom
Develop predictable, supportive routines for toileting success
Learn self-regulation and calming tools that make transitions easier
Sessions are play-based, individualized, and always centered on safety, respect, and joy.
A Supportive Environment for Every Child
We understand that trust and comfort come first. Our therapists create a sensory-aware environment — with flexibility in lighting, sound, and movement — to ensure every child feels safe and understood. We collaborate closely with parents and other providers to create a unified plan that fits naturally into daily life at home and school.
Empowering Neurodiverse Kids to Thrive
Every child deserves to feel confident in their body and supported in their development. OWN Pediatric Therapy offers pelvic floor therapy for autistic and neurodiverse children in Denver, Colorado, and virtually across the U.S., helping families build skills, understanding, and independence — in their OWN way. Learn More today!