Prepare a healthier Autism-Friendly Halloween! These recipes, Halloween activities, calm down & sensory strategies will help you do it.
Halloween is just around the corner and it’s all everyone is talking about! One of the most difficult parts of being a special needs parent is that you often feel like your child is being left out of everything. Let’s include children in the festivities with this Halloween with these tips for a healthier, autism-friendly Halloween.
Why do we need to adapt Halloween for kids with autism?
By nature, Halloween is not very autism-friendly. Sugary snacks, loud noises, surprises, too many kids, knocking on neighbors doors… All of it is enough to push a child with autism over the edge into a messy meltdown faster than you can say “BOO”!
However, it doesn’t need to be that way. By making some small changes, you can create a healthier, autism-friendly Halloween that the whole family will enjoy.
Let’s start with healthier Halloween snacks
(Bonus : all of these healthiers kids snacks are also gluten-free, so they are suitable for kids following special diets as well.)
Cinnamon Apple Chips (just skip the sugar) from Carrie’s Experimental Kitchen
I love this simple, healthy, crunchy snack!
Related : Gluten Free Food List for Children with Autism
Tangerine Pumpkins from Bren Did
Aren’t these adorable? Such a healthy and cute Halloween treat!
Oven Roasted Chickpeas from The Kitchn
This is such a tasty and healthy snack. It will appeal to kids who are looking for a slight crunch in their food.
Related : 18 Gluten Free Snacks for Kids with Autism
Halloween activities for kids with autism
Halloween Sensory Box from Special Learning House
This activity is fun and easy. It is a great way to work on colors and help your child calm down in a sensory way.
Bat Counting Game from Fantastic Fun and Learning
Work on counting with this adorable bat counting game.
Spider Walking Halloween Game from No Time From Flashcards
This gross motor activity is a great activity to do with a small group of children if you are having a Halloween party for littles.
Melted Crayon Halloween Craft from Dream A Little Bigger
I love this simple and creative Halloween craft! 🎃
Keep things from getting out of control try these tips
How to cope if things start to unravel
Fun autism-friendly Halloween party books for kids
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5 Little Ghosts
5 Little Pumpkins
Llama Llama Trick or Treat
I hope these recipe, activity, sensory, calm down and book ideas will help your family have a healthier Autism-Friendly Halloween!
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