I wish I could make this into a tag for little Landon. One Halloween a lady wouldn't give him candy until he said "trick or treat" we explained to her that he couldn't say it because hes non verbal. She didn't get it. So our kids Cheyenne, Gavin and Brennan felt so bad they all three gave him a piece of their candy to make up for what she did. I couldn't believe it. Sad that my kids show more compassion than that lady. Now we skip her house every Halloween.
Sometimes a kid can't say it because their shy. Sometimes a kid can't say it because they don't know how and sometimes a kid can't say it because he didn't understand. Compassion and understanding goes a long way.
If you come across a kid who can't say it remember that maybe they just can't. Give them some candy anyway. They dressed up and spent their evening dealing with crowds and all the chaos that over stimulates them. Just because they can't say trick or treat doesn't mean that don't deserve the fun of Halloween too.
Dear Amelia, This story made me sad and angry. I feel ashamed for that lady. My grandson who has down-syndrom and doesn't say many words, gets lot of understanding, maybe because everyone sees why he's unable to talk. Then we had this little foster son, who looks like anyone else. He doesn't speak either. Some people treat him like that lady treated Landon. We have to speak for those kids, who can't speak for themselves, just like you do my brave "cousin".
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