Halloween Is a Skill-Building Season: A Behavior-Minded Guide for Autism Families
Most Halloween advice for autism families is about getting through the night. This year, try something different: treat Halloween as a few weeks of practice for skills your child will use long after the candy is gone. Think about what one short trip down the block asks of a child. They wait in line, knock on a stranger’s door, make a request, take one item, say thank you, and move on. They handle a change in routine, wear new clothes,
