Halloween Tips for Parents with Children on the Autism Spectrum
Imagine a child with autism being approached by a ghost, witch, or 12-year-old fireman. Add to that the pressure that comes with knocking on neighborhood doors and asking for candy. How will he or she react?
Without some preparation, practice, and education around these interactions, the child may become afraid or upset. Prepare with these tips.
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He has been a part of the May family since he was 4. When Mikey’s parents realized public preschool was not a good fit for him, they enrolled him in the May Center School for Autism and Developmental Disabilities in West Springfield, Massachusetts.
Within weeks of enrolling Mikey, the couple felt as though they had struck gold. Learn more about Mikey’s journey and May’s Champions of Care.
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