Halloween can be a little challenging for those individuals on the spectrum, with or without a global pandemic. Whether you choose to stay at home for a spooky evening of fun or plan to go around your neighborhood, we have some notable picks for our beautiful families.
Be prepared
As any parent or carer of a neurodiverse child knows, preparation can help prevent tantrums. Try to talk about the holiday and what it entails before finding a costume and heading out the door.
Non-verbal? No worries!
There are many ways to express “trick or treat” without talking; just choose what works best for you. Consider making little cards to pass out or have a lolly bag with a message on it saying, “I have autism. It’s hard for me to say trick or treat, but I’m trying, and I love lollies.”
As with any exciting event here at Sister Sensory, we know how important it is to recognise your child’s limits. If they can only handle a few houses, try not to push them to do more. Stopping before a potential behavioural issue arises will end the experience on a positive note.
Read on to learn to see our favourite Halloween sensory toys.
- Halloween Bubble Pop it Fidget Toy: with five spooky choices available, keep those little fingers entertained over the scariest holiday of the year with one of these fantastic autism fidget toys.
- Necklace Sensory Chew Halloween Bat: these creepy chews toys for kids will terrify and tantalise… they are actually adorable and an excellent distraction for the orally fixated.
- Sensory Kit 15: this comprehensive kit contains multiple sensory toys to keep your child happy all night long.
- Smoosho’s Jumbo Monsterlings Balls: these squishy and squidgy provide soothing sensory stimulation but are relatively delicate, so encourage gentle play.
- Water Marbles: pop these spooky marbles in water and watch them grow. Great for encouraging visual focus, this toy is best for those over four years.
- Necklace Chew Halloween Sugar Skull: another excellent chew toy for kids, this turquoise skull necklace will make a scary addition to any dress-up.
- Squish Monsters: these tough and durable sensory fidget toys will help calm your neurodiverse child if they get stressed over the holiday.
We hope you all have a wonderful time this Halloween, but you can always try again next year if it doesn’t go so well. Enjoy and have a ghoulish time!
Why choose Sister Sensory for your fidget toys in Australia?
We are passionate about providing sensory toys for autistic and neurodiverse children, especially when celebrating holidays.
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