My sister has Asperger's syndrome (an Autism spectrum disorder,) and for that reason, this melted my heart...particularly the part about not wearing a costume. She has always had an issue with texture, and Halloween costumes are not always the best material and don't feel great on your skin, I can remember this being an issue as a kid.
Tomorrow, a lot of creatures will visit your door. Be open minded.
The child who is grabbing more than one piece of candy might have poor
fine motor skills. The child who takes forever to pick out one piece of
candy might have motor planning issues. The child who does not say
"trick or treat" or "thank you" might be painfully shy, non-verbal, or
selectively mute. If you cannot understand their words, they may
struggle with developmental apraxia of speech. They are thankful in
their hearts and minds. The child who looks disappointed when he sees
your bowl might have a life-threatening allergy. The child who isn't
wearing a costume at all might have SPD or autism. Be kind, be patient,
smile, pretend you understand. It's everyone's Halloween.
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