Three Easy Halloween Tips for Parents
Thanks to new, creative ways for trick-or-treating, children with autism and communication differences can have fun on Halloween just like every other kid.
Try these ideas if they’re appropriate for your child and let us know how it goes!
- Blue Halloween Buckets – A couple of years ago, blue Halloween buckets came on the scene to alert candy givers when they open their doors that a child with autism is standing before them and may not be able to say “Trick or Treat,” but would still love some candy! You can find blue Halloween buckets online to purchase (for example, here) or you can check with your local Halloween store.
- Teal Halloween Buckets – There are lots of candy with peanuts and other nuts. A teal-colored Halloween bucket tells candy givers your child has food allergies and would prefer sweets that are allergy-free. Here’s place to buy them online.
- Trick-or-Treat Cards – To help children with communication differences, the National Autism Association created these fun cards that your child can use to say “Treat or Treat” without actually speaking! Just print and cut them out, and you’ll be all set for the big night. Here’s a sneak peek at what they look like. For the full size versions, go here to print them out.
Want more Halloween strategies? Be sure to check out our previous blog post.
All of us here at The Behavior Exchange wish you and yours a very happy and safe Halloween!
This blog post was written by Joe’L Farrar, M.Ed., CCC-SLP, BCBA, LBA