HAPPY HALLOWEEN from S.U.C.C.E.E.D

As Halloween approaches, we’d like to share some tips & tricks to help you, your child, and the community prepare for Halloween.

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Halloween tips for parents:

• Allow the child to choose their costume
• Present the costume to the child in advance
  
• Countdown the days until the child will wear the costume
  • Practice wearing the costume around the house or out in public, so they become comfortable
• Give the child the choice to skip the costume
• Give the child the choice to wear headphones
• If your child has an allergy, bring extra candy or treats to put in your child’s bag when allergy-friendly candy is unavailable

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Halloween tips for the community:

• A child may not be wearing a costume due to sensory processing difficulties
• A child who grabs too many candies might have poor fine motor skills
• A child who does not say “Trick or Treat,” “Please,” or “Thank you” may be non-speaking
  • Some children may use AAC on their trick or treat bag or as a bracelet to communicate
• If possible, include allergy-friendly and sugar free candy  

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