Have you heard about the blue buckets for trick or treating?

I think it’s a nice idea, but I wish it wasn’t necessary. I don’t get people who think teenagers are “too old” for TOT. I happily give candy to anyone who knocks on my door. I don’t even care if they don’t say thanks.

It’s used for all children etc with autism, not just for who is listed on the sticker.

 

Thanks for the posting this, cadoodlebug. I hadn't heard about the blue bucket.

She sounds fun.

I love it! I hope it gets shared far and wide and people take the time to read it. 😁

That is so stupid, those kind of people are idiots! Kids will be kids, autistic, non-verbal, or not. Either you are giving out candy or not, stop being an idiot!

It does take a bit to keep up with all the colors that represent different causes, but to me, I don't care who comes to my door; I am just glad people are out having fun instead of crime and violence. Give them all candy!

I dislike it - children (or adults for that matter) shouldn't have to disclose their diagnosis in this way.

If you're going to participate in the fun of distributing treats on Hallowe'en - then distribute treats on Hallowe'en to everyone who shows up at your door wih a treat bag or bucket or pillowcase....costume or no costume, saying trick or treat or not, living on your street/in your neighbourhood or not, toddler or teen....

If you're going to be a Scrooge for Hallowe'en, turn off your light

I happily hand out to anyone who seems to be in the proper spirit. If you come up with no costume and are all "where's mine" in a threatening way, then no - you're not getting any. If you look like you're 40, have no costume and no child with you, ring the bell and smile at me? You get the same as anyone else (though you might not be as excited about the spider rings and bouncy balls as the other T-or-Ters.

Everyone gets candy at my door. We live in a somewhat urban area and when adults are walking down the street to the restaurant or comic store/coffee shop I yell out to them to pick up some candy on their way. The teenagers that usually hit my house just before 9 when I turn off my light are tickled when I empty my bucket in their bags.

My husband gets offended by the neighbors who won't let their kids get candy from our house because they don't "know" us. We've lived here almost 15 years. We are all friendly, know who lives where, say hi, pet each other's dogs, etc.

Dd(16) was diagnosed at age 6 with Aspergers and she fits every part of that diagnosis. When the new DSM came out and they clumped all Autism spectrum disorders together, she got mad. She still says Aspergers, I'm an Aspie.

I wasn't happy with the new DSM and I have an Aspie and ASD ds. It didn't help dd get services. She is still seen as high functioning.

Every year we have to explain why our YDS doesn't say trick or treat. He is considered moderate with this autism. He is in between high and low functioning. He talks quite a bit at home, but has a fear of talking to people he doesn't know. We always have to walk up to the people with him and explain and it gets old. But at the same time, I don't see him wanting to carry a blue pumpkin and pointing out that he is different from the rest of the kids. He's 10 this year and has decided he doesn't want to go out....probably because of all the pressure put on him to talk. My husband and I are always polite for him and say thank you to the people, but they expect it from him. I can remember when I was growing up we went to a house where the guy wouldn't give out candy unless we sang him a song. I hated going there and I wasn't on the spectrum. I only went there 2 years in a row and then started skipping his house.

I'm not a fan of the teenager no costume, although I've never denied them candy. In a costume (kid, teen, adult) I'll give you candy.

For the teal pumpkin, I thought it just had to be top 8 allergy free candy?? I would also include artificial dye since my dd can't have it. But I guess that makes sense because many people are allergic or sensitive to more than the top 8 allergens. ugh. Now I have to figure out something different!!

Sometimes teens feel that they are too old for trick or treating until the time comes and they are caught up in the excitement of it. I say let kids be kids. If you show up at my door on Hallowe'en, no matter what your age, no matter whether you're in costume or not, blue bucket or open hands, you'll get a treat.