Halloween Social Story- A trick or treating social story

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Going Trick-or-Treating: A Halloween Social Story for Kids with Autism and Other Disabilities

Halloween can be exciting, and it can also feel loud, new, and unpredictable. Going Trick-or-Treating is a simple illustrated social story that helps autistic children and kids with disabilities know what to expect before they head out on Halloween night.

Through short, first-person sentences and friendly pictures, children walk step by step through the whole trick-or-treating routine: choosing a comfy costume, staying close to a trusted grown-up, visiting houses with the lights on, knocking on the door, saying “trick or treat,” taking one treat, and saying “thank you.” The story also prepares kids for the parts of Halloween that can feel hard, like spooky decorations, barking dogs, crowds, and loud noises.

This social story was written with every child in mind. It shows kids communicating with their voice, an AAC device or talker, a card, a sign, or a wave, and it includes children who walk and children who use wheelchairs. Gentle coping strategies are built right in: covering ears, holding a grown-up’s hand, walking away, or asking for a break. Most importantly, it reminds children that wearing regular clothes and going home early are always okay.

Perfect for parents, teachers, special education classrooms, speech and occupational therapists, and ABA providers, this Halloween social story can be read in the days leading up to October 31 to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and help every child enjoy trick-or-treating in their own way.

Great for: autism and Halloween preparation, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, special needs classrooms, visual supports and routines, AAC users, and early readers.

Going Trick-or-Treating: A Halloween Social Story for Kids with Autism and Other Disabilities

Halloween can be exciting, and it can also feel loud, new, and unpredictable. Going Trick-or-Treating is a simple illustrated social story that helps autistic children and kids with disabilities know what to expect before they head out on Halloween night.

Through short, first-person sentences and friendly pictures, children walk step by step through the whole trick-or-treating routine: choosing a comfy costume, staying close to a trusted grown-up, visiting houses with the lights on, knocking on the door, saying “trick or treat,” taking one treat, and saying “thank you.” The story also prepares kids for the parts of Halloween that can feel hard, like spooky decorations, barking dogs, crowds, and loud noises.

This social story was written with every child in mind. It shows kids communicating with their voice, an AAC device or talker, a card, a sign, or a wave, and it includes children who walk and children who use wheelchairs. Gentle coping strategies are built right in: covering ears, holding a grown-up’s hand, walking away, or asking for a break. Most importantly, it reminds children that wearing regular clothes and going home early are always okay.

Perfect for parents, teachers, special education classrooms, speech and occupational therapists, and ABA providers, this Halloween social story can be read in the days leading up to October 31 to reduce anxiety, build confidence, and help every child enjoy trick-or-treating in their own way.

Great for: autism and Halloween preparation, sensory-friendly trick-or-treating, special needs classrooms, visual supports and routines, AAC users, and early readers.