33 | Diaper Digging, Incontinence & Supportive Solutions | Cindy Seifert

Diaper digging is one of those topics many families experience but few people openly talk about. In this episode of the Autism Family Resource Podcast, Brian Keene talks with Cindy Seifert, founder of Prevent-A-Wear and mother to an autistic daughter with high support needs, about a behavior that can be exhausting, isolating, and hard to manage without the right support. Cindy shares her personal experience raising her daughter Kyla, how diaper digging and disrobing became major challenges in daily life, and how those struggles led her to create clothing solutions designed to help families dealing with incontinence, fecal smearing, and clothing removal. She talks honestly about the emotional toll of these behaviors, the practical realities caregivers face, and the importance of finding tools that help preserve dignity, safety, and peace of mind. This conversation is especially helpful for parents and caregivers who feel alone in these challenges and are looking for practical support without shame or judgment. It is candid, compassionate, and full of real-world insight from a parent who has lived it. Topics Covered Cindy's journey parenting her daughter with autism and epilepsy How diaper digging began and how it affected daily life The emotional and practical challenges of fecal smearing and disrobing Why families often feel alone or unable to talk about these behaviors How Prevent-A-Wear was created out of real caregiver need How specialized clothing can help prevent diaper digging and stripping Why sensory needs may play a role in these behaviors Additional products Cindy created for incontinence and caregiver support Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and episode overview 01:04 Cindy's background and her daughter's story 04:11 How diaper digging began and why it was so difficult 08:27 Creating the first clothing solution at home 11:57 Sensory questions around diaper digging 14:09 What Prevent-A-Wear offers for families Memorable Quote "I really do hope that I reach people and they're going to listen to this and they're going to be like, wow, there's help out there." About the Guest Cindy Seifert is the founder of Prevent-A-Wear and the mother of a 25-year-old autistic daughter with epilepsy and high support needs. She created her product line after years of managing diaper digging, fecal smearing, incontinence, and clothing removal at home. Resources Mentioned Prevent-A-Wear PreventAware.com Prevent-A-Wear Facebook page Specialized clothing for incontinence and stripping prevention Waterproof wheelchair pads, bibs, couch covers, and sheets About the Host Brian Keene is the host of the Autism Family Resource Podcast and the founder of Pure Hearts Therapy, a neurodiversity-affirming pediatric therapy practice that supports children and families through compassionate, practical care. Subscribe & Connect If this episode resonated with you, please consider sharing it with another parent who might benefit from this conversation. Listen and subscribe to the Autism Family Resource Podcast: https://pod.link/1591840956 Explore more resources for families at: https://pureheartstherapy.com