I have researched bed-wetting off and on for years. The bottom line is that no one really knows why kids wet the bed. MJ is almost 11 and still wets the bed on some nights. I toss back and forth the notion of, “Is this autism or is this his family history”? I must say that for the last 6 months his bed-wetting has decreased. As a matter of fact MJ recently went 13 days in a row without wetting the bed!!! Just as I was about to break out the party balloons, he wet the bed on day 14. I believe that MJ is now aware of the fact that it is not normal. He notices that his sister does not wet the bed. He says things like “I tried not to wet the bed mommy”. We never make him feel guilty and I have to credit my husband for teaching MJ to get up when he needs to use the bathroom. MJ now gets up (on his own) sometimes in the early morning hours and uses the bathroom but he still wets the bed a few nights per week. I am optimistic that his bed-wetting will stop soon but I will continue researching to find out what else we can do.
Possible chart I may use…I’m still not sure about it yet.
NickysdayWithAutism 
Bedwetting is one of the most common problems in children. While there is disagreement among medical professionals about a deficiency of the hormone ADH (it triggers your body to decrease urine production at night), most agree that it is often related to neurological delay. It has also been linked to a child’s genetics and children on the spectrum are twice as likely as NTs to have trouble. All that aside, it is really hard for kids not to feel embarrassed or ashamed of something that they really can’t control. Lots of love is good medicine for that,❤ and talk to your doctor too especially if you are concerned.
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Thank you!
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My son has occasional issues with bed wetting too. We try to get him up before we go to bed, but then I feel guilty because he sleeps so soundly.
Good luck to you and MJ!
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Thank You!
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I have a friend who’s daughter has ASD and had lots of difficulty. I think she finally fully beat it around age 13. They tried everything, charts, pad alarms… It was tough. Hang in there Mom!
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I am trying my best 🙂
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Does he take medication? For some meds, nocturnal incontinence is a side effect. Also, make sure he’s getting enough fluids, particularly water. Dehydration plays a role in bed wetting. If none of those apply, continue to help him not feel bad about it.
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Nope…No meds…I will monitor his fluid intake though…thank you!
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I pray that this stops soon with little stigma. Have you looked into the systems that set off a mild alarm as soon as a bit of dampness is detected?
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I have been thinking about it but because it doesn’t happen every day I am nervous to start anything…scared it may set him back.
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Good point.
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dont worry he will eventually stop :))
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I hope so! He had 3 wet days this week.
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