10/30/2019 0 Comments A Very Special HalloweenHalloween can be a trying time for parents of special needs kids. But it can also be very freeing! This is a time when your kids can face their fears, take a break from being themselves, and have a whole different sensory experience. I found a few interesting articles on what it's like to celebrate Halloween in your own special way - but many of these tips are great for neurotypical families as well. It's just all around good sense and some new thoughts and ideas. https://www.todaysparent.com/family/special-needs/ways-to-make-halloween-better-for-kids-with-special-needs/ https://www.parentingspecialneeds.org/article/10-halloween-safety-tips-special-needs/ https://aeroflowurology.com/how-to-create-an-inclusive-halloween-for-special-needs-kids/ For our part, we last-minute created our first Halloween-y yard, and had the kids participate, as a safe way to start working out the fears and sensory issues. We didn't really have the time - still in the middle of moving - but one trip to the drug store and an hour outside is all it took. Our house is still under construction, so it looked half-haunted already. There are still some challenges. A bit worried someone could step on an actual 3-inch nail in our grass, or slip on a dust-covered board. But we've decided to be brave. And use lots of extra lighting. My eldest has major clothing issues and has changed his costume 5 times already. My youngest is working on his fear of spiders, and he had a blast with these giant "friends". Not really sure where in our quiet neighborhood to find some good trick-or-treating, or whether we can keep our little danger monkeys contained if we do go out. But hey, if we go nowhere at all, at least we've found a fun way to celebrate on our own!
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