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Last-Minute Tips for a Stress-Free, Fun Halloween with Your Child communication holidays independence learning through play parenting with aba Oct 29, 2025

Halloween is almost here! Costumes are ready, candy is bought, and excitement is in the air! But for some families, this night can be full of surprises, sensory overload, and unexpected stress.

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Social Spooks: Helping Your Child Greet Neighbors and Enjoy Trick-or-Treating communication holidays independence learning through play parenting with aba Oct 22, 2025

Halloween is filled with excitement; glowing pumpkins, friendly neighbors, and endless candy! But for many young kids with autism, the social parts of Halloween (saying hello, knocking on doors, or th...

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Halloween Practice Runs: How to Prepare Your Child for Trick-or-Treating Success holidays independence learning through play parenting with aba Oct 15, 2025

Halloween can be an exciting (and overwhelming) time for your toddler or preschooler with autism. New costumes, flashing lights, unexpected sounds, and unfamiliar routines can make the big night feel ...

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Autism-Friendly Halloween: Helping Your Child Enjoy Candy, Costumes, and Trick-or-Treating Without Stress holidays parenting with aba Oct 08, 2025

For many families, Halloween is a night of fun, costumes, and candy. But if your child has autism, this holiday can bring unique challenges. From itchy costumes to unfamiliar candy, even small details...

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Autism-Friendly Halloween: A Complete Guide to Making Trick-or-Treating Less Stressful holidays parenting with aba Sep 29, 2025

Halloween is supposed to be fun; candy, costumes, and happy kids running from house to house. But if you’re the parent of a child with autism, you already know that Halloween can feel very different.

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Stress-Free Holiday Travel: 10 ABA Strategies for Traveling with Children with Autism holidays parenting with aba Dec 06, 2024

The holiday season is a time for family, joy, and celebration, but for parents of children with autism, traveling during this busy period can feel overwhelming. Crowded airports, unfamiliar environmen...

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Tips for Traveling with a Child on the Autism Spectrum holidays parenting with aba Jul 30, 2024

Whether it’s a day trip to the zoo or a week at the beach, for some children on the autism spectrum, traveling is not fun. Traveling is unpredictable. Traveling upends daily routines. The new environm...

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5 Tips for Navigating Thanksgiving with Young Children with Autism holidays parenting with aba Nov 08, 2023

Thanksgiving is a time for family, gratitude, and delicious food. For parents of young children with autism, it can also present unique challenges. Navigating family gatherings and the holiday spirit ...

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5 ABA Tips for Stress-Free Holiday Travel with Toddlers and Preschoolers with Autism holidays parenting with aba Nov 01, 2023

The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and travel. For parents of toddlers and preschoolers with autism, the idea of traveling during this season can be daunting. However, with the ri...

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5 Helpful ABA Strategies to Support Your Child with Autism on Halloween holidays parenting with aba Oct 11, 2023

Halloween is a time of excitement, costumes, and candy for many children, but for children with autism, it can be a sensory overload and a challenge to navigate. As a parent, you can make this spooky ...

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