What’s everyone talking about this week? Our phones, inboxes, and Facebook parent group have been busy swapping inclusive Halloween tips for our kids and teens, RSVPing to our upcoming event about Medi-Cal changes beginning in 2027, and more. Here’s what’s happening in the Undivided community this week — from parents’ Halloween questions to your weekend watch list!
“What if all the spooky stuff is too much for my kid?”
Fake spider webs, flashing lights, fog machines, noisy crowds — Halloween can be a sensory nightmare for some kids. And sensory challenges don’t disappear when the decorations come down. Check out our Halloween-specific sensory tips here and our year-round guide to sensory diets and activities to help your kiddo manage overwhelm.
“What if my child needs to know EXACTLY what’s going to happen?”
Prime your child with a visual story and practice ahead of time. Check out our new Halloween visual story here, or use our free template to create one unique to your kiddo!
“Wait, we can just… not do that?”
From pressure to trick-or-treat with friends or wear “age-appropriate” costumes to noisy family gatherings and expectations to join in on all the “fun,” socializing can be a lot for kids with disabilities. Who says your child has to follow the social script? What if they could skip the social pressure and still enjoy the celebration? Here are some ways to make it happen.
Kid tips: a superhero’s guide to Halloween
Who better to share Halloween tips than Peter Parker himself?! Audric shares his advice for a fun, sensory-friendly Halloween, plus a special costume tip for parents.
Weekend watch list
Undivided Conversations: Designing Sensory-Friendly Spaces for Kids
Sunday, October 25, 10:00 a.m. PT
Watch Beatrice Tokayer, founder of BRT Interior Design and mom of three boys with ADHD, share her tips for designing a sensory-friendly home. Watch on Facebook and YouTube.
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This week in our private Facebook group for parents: celebrating Halloween with teens, visual aids for regulation, an adaptive sports festival, and more! Join the discussion→
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Is your child sensory seeking or sensory avoidant? Hear tips from occupational therapist Kelli Smith on our YouTube channel→
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Get 3 simple tips to make this Halloween the best one yet. Hear from Navigator Karen on our Instagram→
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Check out top stories and news in the disability community. Connect with Undivided on LinkedIn→
Undivided Voices Podcast Season 3, Episode 4
AAC at School: An SLP’s Tips for Parents
Tune in to hear speech-language pathologist Ali Steers, MA, CCC-SLP, ATS, share practical tips for updating vocabulary, helping school staff use AAC, and making sure your child’s communication needs are supported all school year long. Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, or wherever you get your podcasts.
