Non Candy Halloween Treats for Kids with Autism

Each year, I receive questions from families and autism teachers about selecting non candy halloween treats so that your children with autism can celebrate and enjoy Halloween without having to worry about hyperactivity from, or allergic reactions to, gluten and/or sugary candy. It can be harder than ever this time of year to give your kids a sense of inclusion. There are many non edible Halloween treats that help your child enjoy Halloween without having to worry about sugar or any negative effects. For more tips to help you with autism and Halloween check out this post.

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20 Non Candy Halloween treats

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1. Halloween stickers

You could even hand out sticker books as well for the kids to have fun completing their little books together.

2. Sensory Dough

Hand these out at Halloween and use it with this Halloween bat play dough mat I made for you.

Download and print out your free Halloween bat play dough mat.

3. Rainbow Sensory Ribbon

I use the rainbow sensory ribbons regularly in my autism center and they would be a great alternative to candy for Halloween. These could be non candy Halloween favors that you could give out if you’re having a Halloween party.

4. Temporary Kids Monster Tattoos

A lot of the kids I work with love temporary tattoos! They make great candy alternatives for Halloween. Why not add some monster tattoos to your child’s Halloween festivities?

5. Unicorn keychains

Aren’t these adorable? If your little one is a unicorn fan, he or she will love these!

6. Gummy Bear Squeeze Toy

I love this sensory toy. Giving it a squeeze is bound to calm your child down and reassure him or her during Halloween activities (and after Halloween as well).

7. Mini Montessori Knot Pillow

I love these cute, mini sensory pillows. Your kids will too!

8. Halloween bubbles

These are the sweetest little pumpkin Halloween bubbles! You could easily use these inside non candy goody bags for Halloween.

9. Pumpkin Cookie Cutter

Make pumpkin cookies!

10. Unicorn I Spy Bag

These are cute and also provide a fun and educational activity that you can play with your child again and again.

11. Mini Sensory Emoji Slinky

One of my all time favorite toys to increase motivation and learning with kids with autism. You will use these little mini slinks again and again!

12. Mini wooden Montessor i cutting boa rd and safe cutter for pretend play

Use this little wooden activity to build fine motor skills.

13. Mini Weighted Worry Pet

These weighted worry pets are adorable non food Halloween treats that will also make a great reinforcer in your program long after Halloween is over. They are made especially for kids with autism to help them calm down and feel more in control.

14. Sensory bottles

Sensory bottles would be fun on Halloween and beyond!

15. Board Books & Activity Books

Board books are a great tool to build new vocabulary skills and expand concentration. They work perfectly as reinforcers too, making them one of the best non candy Halloween treats for a child with autism. Your little one will love them on Halloween and beyond. Books are such a great candy alternative for Halloween.

16. Halloween face mask for kids

No matter what you’ll be doing, or where you’ll be going, for Halloween with your child this year make sure you are safe. I love these cute Halloween face masks for kids!

17. Halloween Games Bundle

This is such a fun collection of simple printable games you can use for Halloween lesson plans or even a Halloween party.

More Autism Learning Resources

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Sensory Communication Workbook – Build communication skills with simple sensory activities.
How to Make a Communication Binder Guide & Workbook – Learn how to create a Communication Binder for your child or student with autism using real photos. Follow my expert guide to learn how to use it to increase communication skills.
Autism Adapted Books Bundle – a collection of 10 adapted books that will help you build communication skills while teaching more than 120 vocabulary words.
Autism Social Stories Bundle – a collection of printable social stories to help your little learners work on their social skills.
Zoo Animals Play Dough Mats Bundle – use these printable play dough mat to work on the names of the animals, build language skills, and increase fine motor strength and precision in a fun, sensory way!