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Some activists have criticized a viral push by some parents for children with autism to use blue buckets on Halloween as potentially stigmatizing.
The scariest thing about Halloween shouldn’t be trick or treating. If you see someone on your front porch carrying a blue pumpkin—or see a home with a blue pumpkin display—that is a sign that this particular trick-or-treater may be non-speaking or living with autism spectrum disorder. Not every kid can handle saying “Trick or Treat!” let alone answering questions about their costumes or saying please and thank you for the candy that has been offered by a kind-hearted stranger.
Teal trick-or-treat buckets are used to indicate that a house is safe for those with food allergiesÂ
Blue buckets for trick-or-treating have become an indication that a child has autism, but many parents have split opinions on the trend. Child psychologist Dr. Michele Borba and author Kelley Coleman weigh in.
The scariest thing about Halloween shouldn’t be trick or treating. If you see someone on your front porch carrying a blue pumpkin—or see a home with a blue pumpkin display—that is a sign that this particular trick-or-treater may be non-speaking or living with autism spectrum disorder. Not every kid can handle saying “Trick or Treat!” let alone answering questions about their costumes or saying please and thank you for the candy that has been offered by a kind-hearted stranger.