
Sensory-Friendly Halloween Costumes: The Parent’s Guide for Kids Who Hate Costumes
The dinosaur costume is lying on the hallway floor like a shed skin. It cost forty-two dollars. It has foam spikes down the back and a hood with felt teeth, and three weeks ago, in the store, Leo held it against his chest and said “This one, this one, THIS one.” He’s five. He meant it. Now it’s 5:20 on Halloween night. Leo’s cousins are already ringing the doorbell. And Leo is in his underwear, pressed into the corner by the coat rack, clawing at a red patch on his neck and screaming that the costume is biting him. His mom kneels down. She’s used the calm voice. Then the bribe voice. Then, a





































