The Autism Parent's Complete Halloween Preparation System (School + Trick-or-Treating + Recovery)

Halloween is not a one-night event for autistic children. It is a 12-hour sensory experience that starts with school and ends when their nervous system finally resets — which may not be until November 1st, or even November 3rd. Most Halloween advice treats it as an evening. Most Halloween advice is wrong. This guide treats Halloween like what it actually is: a full-day sensory event that requires a full-system preparation approach. We cover the school system, the costume system, the trick-or-treating framework, the recovery protocol, and the conversation you need to have with your family. All of it, in one place. Start here, start three weeks out, and you will get to November 1st with your family intact.