Managing Sensory Challenges During Halloween: A Parent's Guide
October 2023
Halloween is supposed to be a fun, family friendly fall holiday - but sometimes it can come with unique challenges with navigating it with your autistic child. Take a breath - you got this! Below are some suggestions to managing sensory challenges for your child while still participating in festivities.
Adapt the costume: If your child is dressing up, think outside the box to adapt the costume to something more comfortable for them. Printing images onto a comfy shirt (instead of wearing a stuffy costume top), having a mask they can hold (instead of one they have to wear over their head), or minimizing the number of loose costume pieces might be helpful.
Take breaks: There's no rule that you need to power through an event. Slow down and take breaks from the event as needed.
Make it social: Invite 1, 2, or a small group of familiar friends to join your child at the event. You can prep them on how they can help your child and make it fun for everyone.
Be picky with your events: With so many different events all over Orange County, choose ones you think your child will enjoy!
Create your own: If there's nothing suitable, create your own Halloween event! Painting pumpkins, Halloween scavenger hunt in your backyard, Halloween themed games at the park... the possibilities are endless!
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