Son’s birthday party. Is it enough ?

[midlandgirl]

I’m throwing my son who will be 9, a little party I’ve hired a hall, a bouncy castle, a larrge inflatable slide, a ball pit, and I’ll be doing food and I’ll have lots of balloons around, is this enough for a kiddos party? There will be about 13 children
my boy has severe autism, mostly non verbal. I know he will love it, but I’m worried other kids will get bored?
haven’t been a kids party since I was a kid haha so not sure if this is sufficient?
advice or opinions would be fab would you add anything else? Or do any different
thanks mums

What you have planned sounds fine.

My only worry would be that it could get quite rowdy and loud. Is your son OK with other kids screaming and with being pushed, possibly being fallen/jumped on by others in the castle? I would need to have somewhere quiet and save for my asd children where they could go if it gets too loud/rowdy. It otherwise sounds like a great party set up.

Sounds good. I’d maybe have a tent/ den quieter area too if possible as PP has said.
I’d also check that everyone is OK with balloons. Some children with sensory needs are scared of balloons because of the popping risk.
Hope it goes well.

Is he the only child with additional needs? Party bags are a big deal here. In my experience rubbers/pens/nonsense that can go into pencil cases are very bonding as the kids take them into school with them. A small toy like a mini slinky or one of those sticky men that you throw at a wall or an ball and a lollipop are usually a hit.

Most parties have one or two kids who get a bit overwhelmed. A corner with paper all over the floor and crayons or bubbles you can blow gives them a way of sitting quietly beside the action.

Ooo ok so these sound like good ideas,
my two children and one other child is Sen, the rest are family’s children, a tent sounds like a good idea maybe in a different room, I have got party bags, with pens, sweets, and those horns we use to have in bags when we were kids :)
he’s not amazing with noise however I was hoping with there just being 13 kids it won’t be to loud,

In my experience Mums of children with SEN really appreciate being asked if anything extra/different would help them attend and actually saying they are really welcome and wanted. It sounds like a fantastic day. Take loads of pictures. If he’s anything like my boy they will give pleasure for years afterwards.

If you are aware of another child with SEN attending, is it possible to ask their parent if they need anything particular/check if it would help to have a particular item of food? Also maybe let them know what will be at the party/when during the party DC will eat so they can prepare their child if necessary.

Oh yes the other child attending with Sen is my bestfriends son so I’m aware of all his needs :) I’m more concerned the neuro typical children will be bored 😬 lol but it seems by the responses fingers crossed everyone will enjoy it

NT children shouldn’t be bored with what you have posted in your OP. I wouldn’t worry about that.