Hi all,
Just wanting to cry on an understanding shoulder.
DS7 gets overwhelmed - by noise, sensation, crowds, excitement. So, e.g., he won't go to birthday parties or other events where he might lose self-control.
Our neighborhood tends to be very, very crowded for trick or treating because kids get "bused in." Weird - but understandable if your kid lives in an area where it's not safe to go door to door.
A few years ago, DS got pushed down by some bigger kids that got dropped off and raced up the sidewalk to trick or treat. Then, when we tried to go to a quieter street, a family went by blaring their horn and shouting with excitement. A bunch of other little things happened that all added up to DS saying "I want to go home now."
Ever since, he doesn't want to go trick or treating. Same this year. I feel sad for him, and thought you guys might understand.
Sob,
Sue
