ParentMap October 2021 Issue

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Every Child

Help Your Neurodiverse Child Have a Happier Halloween Expert-approved tips for making Halloween celebrations a little easier By Sarah Bradley

It’s October, which means the bloodthirsty vampires, cackling witches and brain-eating zombies are out in full force, haunting all the seasonal hayrides and corn mazes. ’Tis the season for being scared silly — or just plain scared, depending on your threshold for all things wicked. Although many kids love the ghostly, ghastly fun that comes with Halloween, it can pose a unique set of challenges for neurodiverse children. The typical thrills and chills associated with

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