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Autism-friendly Halloween party coming to Muskoka

BRACEBRIDGE, ON – Halloween is one of the most popular days for kids and one group wants to make sure everyone is included in the fun.

Hands, TheFamilyHelpNetwork.ca, is holding Sensory Sensitive Halloween celebrations for children and youth with autism and their families.

In a release, Hands said the event gives children with the condition an opportunity to practice trick-or-treating in a safe and inclusive environment.

“Halloween can be a fun time for children and their families, but it can also come with some challenging moments,” Dr. Karen Grattan-Miscio, Senior Manager of Autism Services at Hands, said. “Ensuring an enjoyable Halloween with your child may require some advanced planning and practicing. Our team of Autism experts will be available during the events to provide support for you and your child as they learn the unique traditions of Halloween”.

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The organization is hosting the event in Bracebridge this Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at its Balls Drive facility.

Hands said walk-ins are welcome, but the group asked anyone planning to attend to preregister through their contact page.

The organization offers autism services to families across Northeastern Ontario, which includes free consultations, direct behavioural services, seminars and clinics.

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