BALTIMORE — Halloween's traditional activities like trick-or-treating and haunted houses can be overwhelming for children with sensory sensitivities, but experts suggest creative alternatives that allow all kids to enjoy the holiday.

"When we think about Halloween we think strobe lights, fog machines. Sometimes our costumes can be tight or itchy and lots of different machines and decorations can make loud sounds, all of those things can be really really distressing for kiddos and young adults with sensory sensitivities," said Grace Kulp, a certified child life specialist at Kennedy Krieger.

Instead of facing these challenges, Kulp recommends crafting as a way to enjoy Halloween festivities. But these aren't typical arts and crafts projects.

Sensory-friendly Halloween crafts help all kid

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