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5 Tricks to Make Halloween a Treat For Your Child with Autism… individuals on the spectrum, parents, caregivers, educators, and providers.  When most kids think of October, they think of Halloween. As you know, kids love Halloween because they get pounds of candy, which means nightmares for parents. Additionally, kids love to dress up in …

Why my son with autism loves unconventional Halloween costumes… corrections officer, writer, speaker, mother, and autism advocate from Muskegon, Michigan.  I know what you’re thinking. Halloween? Why would anyone choose Halloween (of all holidays) to celebrate my son's autism? What good could possibly come from the added sugar high, forced …

Leaning into autism: Adapt the holiday season to fit your needs… holidays are unfulfilling. Everyone’s holiday calendar is different. My holiday season begins in October with the run-up to Halloween. This year as my neighbors decorated for Halloween, I felt my stress building. Then we fell back an hour. The change from daylight saving time is very confusing for …