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Kids with ADD can have a wonderful time on Halloween! It works well with their natural high spirits, energy, and creativity. However, parents need to add structure to the evening to help their little ghosts and goblins stay safe.

Halloween Safety and Kids with ADD

Please don't wait until Halloween to discuss Halloween rules with your children. It's not too early to start discussing your expectations.

Here are a couple of good articles about Halloween safety. There are also other great articles on several BellaOnline sites. We all have a slightly different spin on what to do to keep kids safe on Halloween.

Here are links to the ADD Halloween Safety Articles:

Halloween Safety and Kids with ADD

Halloween Safety and ADD

Two of the most important things for helping children with ADD have a safe and enjoyable time are planning and previewing what to expect.

Previewing, also known as priming, lets the child know what to expect before it happens. It's a powerful tool for avoiding misunderstandings and melt-downs.

Kids with ADD love to jet around outside on Halloween. If there are wet leaves on the ground, they need to be cautious. It's easy to slide on the leaves.

Now is a good time to review what you want to share with your child before he makes the rounds of the neighborhood on Halloween.