'Halloween could tip a child into a meltdown' - Society explains challenges for children with autism

Halloween is supposed to be an enjoyable time for everyone, but for children with autism it can be very frightening.

For Maria Dollard, whose daughter Lucy, who has been living with autism since being diagnosed at the age of five, Halloween can be a tricky time and for others it can lead them into a high state of confusion and even a “meltdown”.