My stepson is non-verbal and very low functioning. We used to take him trick or treating with our other kiddos, but he has become less and less tolerant. He LOVES candy though. I was thinking this year maybe we could give him a plastic pumpkin and hide candy around the house (in easy to find spots) for him. He's also pretty task avoidant depending on his ever changing mood, but doesn't hurt to give it a try. He's so food motivated, we're hopeful it will work.

We stopped doing trick-or-treating because it was too overwhelming. I started doing "boo baskets" and a halloween party where we decorate the living room, dress up in costumes (or just our Oodies if they'd rather), and watch Halloween movies while we snack on treats. Our picks this year are Coraline and Nightmare before Christmas.

i love that idea of turning your living room into a theme! Last year my son went into 3 neighbors livingrooms and sat on their couch. It was embarrassing. I think this year we will stick to the neighbors that have candy bags out or stay with the little groups of kids.

I wrote a book "James Celebrates Halloween" that shares a lot of what we have done.

Y would it be embarrassing though?? Its a holiday