My stepson is non-verbal and very low functioning. We used to take him trick or treating with our other kiddos, but he has become less and less tolerant. He LOVES candy though. I was thinking this year maybe we could give him a plastic pumpkin and hide candy around the house (in easy to find spots) for him. He's also pretty task avoidant depending on his ever changing mood, but doesn't hurt to give it a try. He's so food motivated, we're hopeful it will work.

We stopped doing trick-or-treating because it was too overwhelming. I started doing "boo baskets" and a halloween party where we decorate the living room, dress up in costumes (or just our Oodies if they'd rather), and watch Halloween movies while we snack on treats. Our picks this year are Coraline and Nightmare before Christmas.

i love that idea of turning your living room into a theme! Last year my son went into 3 neighbors livingrooms and sat on their couch. It was embarrassing. I think this year we will stick to the neighbors that have candy bags out or stay with the little groups of kids.

I wrote a book "James Celebrates Halloween" that shares a lot of what we have done.

All of these traditions/ideas are great!! As long as they enjoy the day that’s all that matters. We do the trick or treating door to door but we need to make sure our youngest just says thank you after she gets the candy.
She tends to say whatever comes to mind & it can be anything! We’re working on it:)

When my oldest was young, she was the same way, & said whatever she was thinking. One of the Halloweens we went trick or treating at our then elderly neighbors place & after he gave her the candy she said “You’re old, when are you going to die” then she thanked him for the candy!
We were at a loss for words.. thankfully he was a little hard of hearing! It’s not to be mean, there’s just no filter:) what can you do 🤣