September 30, 2020
When it comes to favorite holidays, Halloween is usually at the top of most kids’ lists. It’s one day of the year where it’s fine to wear their favorite dress-up clothes out of the house, they get to see their friends, and they may get to enjoy some special treats! But for some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the holiday can be more overwhelming or frustrating than enjoyable.
Jenika Karnik (BCBA) and Allison Siegel (Brand Manager).
AnswersNow Team
When it comes to favorite holidays, Halloween is usually at the top of most kids’ lists. It’s one day of the year where it’s fine to wear their favorite dress-up clothes out of the house, they get to see their friends, and they may get to enjoy some special treats! But for some children with Autism Spectrum Disorder, the holiday can be more overwhelming or frustrating than enjoyable.
Kids who struggle with going off of routine, being around crowds, or wearing clothing they are not used to may find it difficult to walk around to collect candy in a crowded neighborhood while wearing a costume. If you think that Halloween is something that will be a stressor to your child, try some of these BCBA-approved strategies to make the holiday easier and more fun:
If you or your family need extra support surrounding Halloween, chat with one of the BCBAs at AnswersNow to create a plan specifically for your child.
Jenika K.
AnswersNow BCBA
Specializes in:
Communication deficits, social skills deficits, verbal behavior, aggressive behaviors, self-injurious behaviors
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