Sensory Friendly Halloween Tips!
Halloween is a fun time of the year, enjoyed by many. The excitement of picking out a costume, decorating homes and schools, carving jack o’ lanterns, and the peculiar oddity of it is something we love and are familiar with.
Halloween is so exciting to most people because of the thrill of it all; it’s all about triggering the fight-or-flight response and experiencing being surprised and scared (but still being completely safe.) However, for our kiddos who already struggle with self regulation and have sensory processing issues, Halloween and trick or treating can sometimes be uncomfortable or cause anxiety. Read on for some sensory tips to consider…