30/10/2026
Not every kid wants to be scared.
Halloween is meant to be fun, but for some children the masks, the noise, the flashing lights and the knock at the door are a lot to manage. For a child with autism, sensory processing differences or anxiety, it can tip from exciting to overwhelming very quickly.
A few things that help.
Let them choose a costume that feels comfortable, even if it is not spooky.
Trick or treat earlier, before the streets fill up.
Agree on a signal for when they need to stop.
Have a quiet place to come back to.
Skip the houses with the jump scares, and that is completely fine.
The goal is not a perfect Halloween. It is one they can actually enjoy.
What is your family's trick for keeping Halloween calm?
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