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Some parents hesitate when it comes to the topic of trick-or-treating with special needs children. Particularly handicapped or disabled children might feel as though they are missing out on all the fun, however, it is possible to include your son or daughter on the adventures of Halloween night!
Bear in mind that sugar and candy may affect your little one differently, although even non-special needs children should have a limited amount of sugar. If your child has severe behavioral transitions when eating too much candy or sugary snacks, then it will be important to sort through the candy bowl when you return from the trick-or-treating adventure.
These two tips can help your child feel comfortable:
Halloween Costume ideas for special needs children
Depending on what type of disability your child has, it may be difficult to come up with a costume idea that will ensure the child’s comfort. For example, if your little one must use a wheelchair, then you can embrace this by making the wheelchair part of the costume!
If your child has a prosthetic limb, you can also embrace this by making the supposed handicap part of their strength, which can also enhance their self-esteem! For example, if your child has a prosthetic arm or leg, they could dress up as a pirate. Or, if your child wears eyeglasses, they could dress up as Albert Einstein. By turning these into assets, you are truly helping your child to embrace self-acceptance and turning the trick-or-treating into a fun adventure that you will both remember for the rest of your lives.