Topline Calls for children with autism spectrum disorder to carry blue buckets while trick-or-treating on Halloween to signify they may have difficulty communicating have often gone viral on ...

Preparing for Halloween: How trick-or-treating may look different for those with autism A local family and a special education director share how you have a fun, safe Halloween night ...

Six-year-old boy will be out trick or treating with his secret autism weapon - a blue bucket.

MIDDLETOWN TOWNSHIP, PA —Children can trick or treat on a special street this Halloween. Sesame Place is holding a two-day, all-new "Not-Too-Spooky Halloween Party," a Sesame Street-themed twist ...

Just a bit of knowledge and kindness can go a long way for some kids on Halloween. Here's what to do if you see a trick-or-treater with a blue Halloween bucket.

A teenager with autism was devastated after a neighbor refused to take him trick-or-treating with his younger sister, claiming that he was "too old" for the experience.

These precious people are not ‘too big’ to trick-or-treat,” she added. With that, blue buckets became a simple way to signal to adults giving out candy that the trick-or-treaters on their ...

Some children with autism who are non-verbal may not say trick-or-treat, engage in talking much, or say ‘thank you’ — but they are still equally as grateful for their treat.

Parents and advocates are spreading the message that blue pumpkin buckets will be used to help identify trick-or-treat participants who have autism.

WOODBURY, New Jersey (WPVI) -- This school community created a safe space for trick-or-treating! This annual Halloween parade got adapted to make sure none of their students missed out on the ...

Communities and organizations throughout Johnson County are hosting special Halloween activities, leading up to the big day on Oct. 31. Here is a listing of the trunk-or-treat and trick-or ...