Halloween can be magical, but it can also be loud, itchy, unpredictable, and exhausting. For kids with autism, ADHD, or sensory processing differences, trick-or-treating may bring a mix of excitement and stress: flashing decorations, crowded sidewalks, scratchy costumes, unfamiliar social scripts, and candy rules that change from house to house. A sensory-friendly Halloween does not have to look like the neighborhood version everyone else is doing. It can be shorter, quieter,
