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Birthday party

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ByAmusedDeer · 02/08/2026 19:31

KIDS BIRTHDAY PARTYS

My sons about to turn 6 and now in school.

His birthdays in October so last year (reception) we didn’t do a party as he’s only been there a few weeks. However this year we’re planning on doing one.

Now my son is autistic and non verbal.

He went to 2 party’s last year at play centres and really struggled due to how busy/loud they are.

So my idea was to do a party at home and book a party bus.

However my hubby is saying this is weird and strangers (school kids parents) won’t want to come to our home for a birthday party

So who’s right?

OP posts:

Sliperzzzzz · 02/08/2026 19:36

Fine to do it at home so long as your house can accommodate however many people you want to invite.

Neveranynamesleft · 02/08/2026 19:37

Absolutely fine to do it at home. Cheaper too.

mrsscroodledoodle · 02/08/2026 19:42

We do all our parties at home, not sure why it would be weird!

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FionnulaTheCooler · 02/08/2026 19:47

How will it work with the party bus, is it taking the kids out for a drive or just staying outside your house and the kids can dip in and out? Is a party bus something your son will enjoy if he's found previous parties too loud and overwhelming?

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