A compact, how-to manual on effective, evidence-based treatments for enuresis and encopresis. The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for encopresis and enuresis, primarily in children. Although treatments and research for elimination disorders are reviewed in general, particular attention is directed at constipation and encopresis, toileting refusal, and diurnal and nocturnal enuresis due to the high incidence of these conditions in children. Case vignettes, websites, and suggestions for further reading are provided for the interested reader.

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The aim of this book is to provide readers with a practical overview of the definitions, characteristics, theories and models, diagnostic and treatment recommendations, and relevant aspects and methods of evidence-based psychosocial treatments for encopresis and enuresis, primarily in children. Although treatments and research for elimination disorders are reviewed in general, particular attention is directed at constipation and encopresis, toileting refusal, and diurnal and nocturnal enuresis due to the high incidence of these conditions in children. Case vignettes, websites, and suggestions for further reading are provided for the interested reader.

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1 General Introduction
2 Constipation and Encopresis
2.1 Description
2.2 Theories and Models of Constipation and Encopresis
2.3 Treatment: Providing Education; Methods of Treatment; Problems
2.4 Case Vignette: Encopresis
2.5 Encopresis without Constipation
2.6 Toileting Refusal
2.7 Adherence and Follow-up
2.8 Summary and Conclusions
3 Enuresis
3.1 Description
3.2 Theories and Models of Enuresis
3.3 Treatment for Enuresis
3.4 Case Vignette: Nocturnal Enuresis
4 Diurnal Enuresis
4.1 Description
4.2 Theories and Models of Diurnal Enuresis
4.3 Treatment
4.4 Case Vignette: Diurnal Enuresis
4 Summary and Conclusions
5 General Summary and Conclusions
6 Further Readings
7 References
8 Appendix: Tools and Resources