10/25/2025
I hope my freebie finds you and your trick or treaters in time. I added some images and poem ideas for you to use if the opportunity presents. Last year, I was caught off guard by the number of people withholding candy until my son said a joke. I know it’s not will ill intent, and I love tradition. BUT, if I can make one impact this season, I want it to be this. We (therapists, families, children, teachers) work so hard to help neurodivergent children join the places and activities that often aren’t created with them in mind. INSTEAD, what if we encourage easy, yet impactful, ways to adjust the places and activities to help these children feel safer and more welcoming?
If you’re handing out candy, please consider posting this, or giving candy, smiles, and treats with NO expectation of verbal or social exchange.
If you’re trick or treating and experience people handing out candy who are doing amazing with this idea, I included a little thank you. If you meet someone who could use a little bit of carefully worded feedback, I included that too. One parent even added that they will write their son’s joke on the note and he can give it to them. ❤️🎃
Happy Halloween!
