Autism Parent Support Group

Anyone have any suggestions on what to dress my son up as for Halloween? He likes Halloween, trick or treating and doing the costume contests. Only issue is the texture of regular store bought costumes he refuses to wear them which is understandable, he’s also non verbal, and won’t wear a mask or hat. I’ve had him dress as alfalfa, beetle juice and Joe dirt cause those were the only things I could think of for those years but on the bright side he won the contests for all 3 years so he loved it 😂 he’s turning 7 right before Halloween so I’m trying to plan his bday party and figure costumes all together lol

Can anyone share dinner ideas for 3 year old please. Ideally meals rather than a snacky plate 🙂

Do I keep my child in the school they currently in now for nursery where they are settled or do I place them in a school that’s closer to home ( currently goes to the school that’s close to my work)

They are also non-verbal, on the spectrum with aln and are a flight risk ? I know the school they currently go to and it’s well fenced in with key pad entry and exit . I have until October- November to decide 😫🤯

When writing an email to request an IEP evaluation, should you include the principal and the school psychologist or who should I send email to?

I took my son to a party today for my work. We got there early when it was quiet and it was outside so there was plenty of space to run and lots to do. He melted down constantly cos he wanted to go in places he shouldn’t including melting down cos he couldn’t swim in a pond. There was music and bubbles and children’s entertainment. Somehow he still did not cope after taking all precautions. He is 2.5 and only suspected ASD. I need hope that things will get easier with age though. I love my son to bits and want to experience things with him. I don’t wish to come off in any way to be judged, but I also want to continue to experience things myself. I’m just looking for hope that things do get better with age and that families are able to enjoy things still. I know it won’t be in the same way as they are on the spectrum and need some grace, but I just hope that he will be able to tolerate some things.