Halloween Doesn’t Have to Be Too Scary! 🎃
- Celine Dyer
- Oct 28
- 1 min read
Halloween can be a fun time of year - but for many autistic children and their families, it can also bring anxiety and sensory challenges. Costumes, crowds, and unexpected knocks at the door can feel overwhelming.
The Autism Support Ayrshire (National Autistic Society) has shared some helpful tips to make Halloween more manageable and enjoyable for everyone 👻
🗺️ Plan Ahead with Visuals
One great idea is to create a visual map of your trick-or-treating route. This helps prepare your child for:
Which houses they’ll visit
Who might answer the door
What the environment might look like
You can even use tools like Google Street View to explore the route together in advance. This can help reduce uncertainty and build confidence.
💬 More Helpful Tips
From costume comfort to sensory-friendly alternatives, the NAS has compiled a range of ideas to support families in making Halloween feel safe and fun.
Let’s make Halloween a celebration that works for everyone — with kindness, preparation and flexibility 💙
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