Healthy Halloween treat for special needs children

October 27, 2:25 AMLA Special Education ExaminerDr. Kari Miller

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Halloween candy -- friend or foe?

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The following tip comes from Los Angeles mother, Deborah Merlin, author of Victory over AD/HD; A holistic approach for helping children with Attention Hyperactivity Disorder.  Read an excerpt from her book.

Children love to go treat or treating with their friends. It’s a great social experience and a popular tradition, especially in cities such as Los Angeles!

However, most of the commercial candy available these days contains ingredients such as artificial food coloring, wheat, sugar, dairy and sometimes aspartame. These ingredients may trigger negative reactions in some children.

I knew there was no way I could discourage my twins from trick-or-treating when they were seven years old, even though they needed to avoid several of these ingredients.

If your child should avoid any of the traditional ingredients in candy, you may want to try this suggestion to support your child’s health and give them a fun experience with their friends!

My solution — I used the oldest trick in the world: bribery. At the end of the evening, I bought the candy from them!  My sons had a great time with their friends, and they were happy enough about our arrangement.  With their money, they bought a new toy!

Please let us know what you think about this idea. If you have other suggestions for helping to keep your child healthy at Halloween, please let us know below!


Deborah Merlin is the author of Victory over AD/HD; A holistic approach for helping children with Attention Hyperactivity Disorder.

For fifteen years, Deborah Merlin has made it her mission to advocate for her twins’ special needs. As a new mother of very premature twins with challenging health problems, she found that doctors and other professionals offered drugs as the only solution.

In her search for alternative treatments, she has become a leading advocate for holistic therapies, encouraging parents and doctors to try new, alternative techniques for overcoming AD/HD and other neurodevelopmental disorders.

She is a frequent guest speaker on radio shows through out the United States and Canada. Deborah is also a consultant to parents who need support and provides resources regarding their children’s individual needs. Email Deborah Merlin.


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