Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 My son has done a Sponge Bob costume where he just wears over himself. Also, Harry Potter with a logoed cape and painted on glasses. H Heidi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Hi , My 9yo son has a lot of sensory issues along with his PDD issues, and has never been able to tolerate face paint or anything uncomfortable. It makes Halloween a little tricky, but we've had the best luck with outfits that aren't too hot or too itchy. Last year he was a magician and he wore normal clothes, a cape, and a magician's hat that he could take off. This year he wants to be a pirate. When he was 4yo he was really into Bob the Builder, and we got a Bob costume that was thin that went over his clothes. Some other ideas are a football player or a farmer or a cowboy that you could really just have him wear a football jersey, plaid shirt or a shirt with some trim. Can he tolerate wearing a hat? Marieelkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Will he dress up as a cowboy? I know I always had problems with my son and masks. He wasn't afraid of them, he just wouldn't wear them. elkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Will he dress up as a cowboy? I know I always had problems with my son and masks. He wasn't afraid of them, he just wouldn't wear them. elkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Will he dress up as a cowboy? I know I always had problems with my son and masks. He wasn't afraid of them, he just wouldn't wear them. elkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Get your email and more, right on the new .com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Good ideas. Thanks. No hats either. Stocking hats in the winter, but otherwise baseball hats or the like are a no go. I may try the cowboy or maybe a farmer. He has some jean overalls and a plaid shirt. I could try to at least tie a bandana on him somewhere. Re: Halloween costume Hi , My 9yo son has a lot of sensory issues along with his PDD issues, and has never been able to tolerate face paint or anything uncomfortable. It makes Halloween a little tricky, but we've had the best luck with outfits that aren't too hot or too itchy. Last year he was a magician and he wore normal clothes, a cape, and a magician's hat that he could take off. This year he wants to be a pirate. When he was 4yo he was really into Bob the Builder, and we got a Bob costume that was thin that went over his clothes. Some other ideas are a football player or a farmer or a cowboy that you could really just have him wear a football jersey, plaid shirt or a shirt with some trim. Can he tolerate wearing a hat? Marie elkhansen <elkhansencharter (DOT) net> wrote: Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Good ideas. Thanks. No hats either. Stocking hats in the winter, but otherwise baseball hats or the like are a no go. I may try the cowboy or maybe a farmer. He has some jean overalls and a plaid shirt. I could try to at least tie a bandana on him somewhere. Re: Halloween costume Hi , My 9yo son has a lot of sensory issues along with his PDD issues, and has never been able to tolerate face paint or anything uncomfortable. It makes Halloween a little tricky, but we've had the best luck with outfits that aren't too hot or too itchy. Last year he was a magician and he wore normal clothes, a cape, and a magician's hat that he could take off. This year he wants to be a pirate. When he was 4yo he was really into Bob the Builder, and we got a Bob costume that was thin that went over his clothes. Some other ideas are a football player or a farmer or a cowboy that you could really just have him wear a football jersey, plaid shirt or a shirt with some trim. Can he tolerate wearing a hat? Marie elkhansen <elkhansencharter (DOT) net> wrote: Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Good ideas. Thanks. No hats either. Stocking hats in the winter, but otherwise baseball hats or the like are a no go. I may try the cowboy or maybe a farmer. He has some jean overalls and a plaid shirt. I could try to at least tie a bandana on him somewhere. Re: Halloween costume Hi , My 9yo son has a lot of sensory issues along with his PDD issues, and has never been able to tolerate face paint or anything uncomfortable. It makes Halloween a little tricky, but we've had the best luck with outfits that aren't too hot or too itchy. Last year he was a magician and he wore normal clothes, a cape, and a magician's hat that he could take off. This year he wants to be a pirate. When he was 4yo he was really into Bob the Builder, and we got a Bob costume that was thin that went over his clothes. Some other ideas are a football player or a farmer or a cowboy that you could really just have him wear a football jersey, plaid shirt or a shirt with some trim. Can he tolerate wearing a hat? Marie elkhansen <elkhansencharter (DOT) net> wrote: Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I had this exact problem with one of my boys when he was younger. I put him in a football jersey with sweatpants and sneakers. Then, when he wasn't looking, I rubbed a black eyeliner pencil on my thumbs and said, "Oh, let me wipe your face," as if he had something which needed wiping off. Using my darkened thumbs, I then "wiped" under his eyes, giving him the "football shiners!" He never knew he was a football player! Heidi -------------- Original message -------------- From: "elkhansen" <elkhansen@...> Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose o f this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I had this exact problem with one of my boys when he was younger. I put him in a football jersey with sweatpants and sneakers. Then, when he wasn't looking, I rubbed a black eyeliner pencil on my thumbs and said, "Oh, let me wipe your face," as if he had something which needed wiping off. Using my darkened thumbs, I then "wiped" under his eyes, giving him the "football shiners!" He never knew he was a football player! Heidi -------------- Original message -------------- From: "elkhansen" <elkhansen@...> Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose o f this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 I had this exact problem with one of my boys when he was younger. I put him in a football jersey with sweatpants and sneakers. Then, when he wasn't looking, I rubbed a black eyeliner pencil on my thumbs and said, "Oh, let me wipe your face," as if he had something which needed wiping off. Using my darkened thumbs, I then "wiped" under his eyes, giving him the "football shiners!" He never knew he was a football player! Heidi -------------- Original message -------------- From: "elkhansen" <elkhansen@...> Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose o f this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 What about something fairly "neutral" like a cowboy or farmer or sports figure or construction worker? Can he tell you why he doesnt want to wear a 'costume"? I woudnt worry about it to much...It is awesome if he can just attend the party and have fun. This would be to overwhelming for alot of our kids costume or not. Face it Halloween is a barrage of sensory overload. May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door. Halloween costume Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 What about something fairly "neutral" like a cowboy or farmer or sports figure or construction worker? Can he tell you why he doesnt want to wear a 'costume"? I woudnt worry about it to much...It is awesome if he can just attend the party and have fun. This would be to overwhelming for alot of our kids costume or not. Face it Halloween is a barrage of sensory overload. May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door. Halloween costume Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 What about something fairly "neutral" like a cowboy or farmer or sports figure or construction worker? Can he tell you why he doesnt want to wear a 'costume"? I woudnt worry about it to much...It is awesome if he can just attend the party and have fun. This would be to overwhelming for alot of our kids costume or not. Face it Halloween is a barrage of sensory overload. May you have warm words on a cold evening,a full moon on a dark night,and a smooth road all the way to your door. Halloween costume Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 , You may want to try a pirate...hit a surplus store in your area and buy him black pants and small vest and a loose white shirt....cut the pants to look jaggedy, and make the vest look worn and wear over the shirt....with some old sneakers etc..he could pass for pirate or gypsy~ but at least he will be wearing regular clothes that don't look like a costume ..... jmho. April elkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 , You may want to try a pirate...hit a surplus store in your area and buy him black pants and small vest and a loose white shirt....cut the pants to look jaggedy, and make the vest look worn and wear over the shirt....with some old sneakers etc..he could pass for pirate or gypsy~ but at least he will be wearing regular clothes that don't look like a costume ..... jmho. April elkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 , You may want to try a pirate...hit a surplus store in your area and buy him black pants and small vest and a loose white shirt....cut the pants to look jaggedy, and make the vest look worn and wear over the shirt....with some old sneakers etc..he could pass for pirate or gypsy~ but at least he will be wearing regular clothes that don't look like a costume ..... jmho. April elkhansen <elkhansen@...> wrote: Hello-I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 "special needs" kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hey me too! One year my son was a football player and he wore a team jersey and pants that came with it like a real football uniform,I think he was 4 at the time.I dressed like a cheerleader! He even had a football as a prop!He used to really be into firefighters so I found a black/yellow costume and smudged black " soot " under his eye..it was the cutest thing! Another suggestion is perhaps a Ninja..which is very simple and like P.J's all he needs is a red belt to tie around his waist.Or how about a Dr.? thats another " unrestricive " loose fiting outfit. HTH Stacey Stacey From: theshabbysheep@... Date: 2006/10/06 Fri PM 07:04:59 CDT autism Subject: Re: Halloween costume I had this exact problem with one of my boys when he was younger. I put him in a football jersey with sweatpants and sneakers. Then, when he wasn't looking, I rubbed a black eyeliner pencil on my thumbs and said, " Oh, let me wipe your face, " as if he had something which needed wiping off. Using my darkened thumbs, I then " wiped " under his eyes, giving him the " football shiners! "  He never knew he was a football player!Heidi -------------- Original message -------------- From: " elkhansen " <elkhansen@...> Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing <BR>anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go <BR>trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the <BR>year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hey me too! One year my son was a football player and he wore a team jersey and pants that came with it like a real football uniform,I think he was 4 at the time.I dressed like a cheerleader! He even had a football as a prop!He used to really be into firefighters so I found a black/yellow costume and smudged black " soot " under his eye..it was the cutest thing! Another suggestion is perhaps a Ninja..which is very simple and like P.J's all he needs is a red belt to tie around his waist.Or how about a Dr.? thats another " unrestricive " loose fiting outfit. HTH Stacey Stacey From: theshabbysheep@... Date: 2006/10/06 Fri PM 07:04:59 CDT autism Subject: Re: Halloween costume I had this exact problem with one of my boys when he was younger. I put him in a football jersey with sweatpants and sneakers. Then, when he wasn't looking, I rubbed a black eyeliner pencil on my thumbs and said, " Oh, let me wipe your face, " as if he had something which needed wiping off. Using my darkened thumbs, I then " wiped " under his eyes, giving him the " football shiners! "  He never knew he was a football player!Heidi -------------- Original message -------------- From: " elkhansen " <elkhansen@...> Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing <BR>anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go <BR>trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the <BR>year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 7, 2006 Report Share Posted October 7, 2006 Hey me too! One year my son was a football player and he wore a team jersey and pants that came with it like a real football uniform,I think he was 4 at the time.I dressed like a cheerleader! He even had a football as a prop!He used to really be into firefighters so I found a black/yellow costume and smudged black " soot " under his eye..it was the cutest thing! Another suggestion is perhaps a Ninja..which is very simple and like P.J's all he needs is a red belt to tie around his waist.Or how about a Dr.? thats another " unrestricive " loose fiting outfit. HTH Stacey Stacey From: theshabbysheep@... Date: 2006/10/06 Fri PM 07:04:59 CDT autism Subject: Re: Halloween costume I had this exact problem with one of my boys when he was younger. I put him in a football jersey with sweatpants and sneakers. Then, when he wasn't looking, I rubbed a black eyeliner pencil on my thumbs and said, " Oh, let me wipe your face, " as if he had something which needed wiping off. Using my darkened thumbs, I then " wiped " under his eyes, giving him the " football shiners! "  He never knew he was a football player!Heidi -------------- Original message -------------- From: " elkhansen " <elkhansen@...> Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing <BR>anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go <BR>trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the <BR>year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 10, 2006 Report Share Posted October 10, 2006 Does his brother maybe have a Little League or Little Dribblers uniform he could wear for the day? A cowboy would also be easy to do. Tonya Halloween costume Hello- I have a 4 year old with PDD. He is in a mixed pre-school class with 15 NT kids and 5 " special needs " kids. They are having a Halloween costume party at school and want all the kids to wear a costume to school. I am having a hard time thinking of something that he can wear that he won't know is a costume. He won't put on on. He doesn't get afraid of his brother in a costume or seeing anyone else in a costume, but just won't put one on himself. Does anyone have any ideas of something he could be or wear that I could put on him without him knowing he is dressing up? I know it sounds weird, but I have to try something. Someone suggested having him wear a blanket sleeper and sewing a bunny tail on there. I could somehow put some lines on his face for whiskers or a pink nose with some lipstick, but not sure if that will work. Any suggestions would be appreciated. I don't want him to not wear a costume, as the purpose of this class is to have him interact with NT kids and I don't want him to stick out like a sore thumb. If he wants to go trick or treating with his brother, he'll have to have some kind of costume anyway. He didn't go last year because he was sick, and the year before that he was only 2, so didn't know any differnce. This is his first real Halloween year. Help please. Thanks - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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