Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 what city r u located. I have a great hairdresser that comes to the house ad if she can cut my son's hair, she can cut any hair. Let me know I am in Houston. haircut help > My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his > hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes > up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut > and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. > I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to > deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will > scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either. > > He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Texas Autism Advocacy > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > Texas Disability Network > Calendar of Events > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hi, take a DVD player with you and have it sit on the counter , in his lap , or you hold it.. Make a game of it saying he gets to see his favorite video… this should help.. Make sure to have a treat for them , if this is a success afterwards.. Good luck and remember , they can feel your stress and feed off of it.. be positive, calm and do whatever it takes.. I used to sing, my sons favorite songs when I had this problem.. good luck.. you can do it… Corinne From: Texas-Autism-Advocacy [mailto:Texas-Autism-Advocacy ] On Behalf Of Mouser Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 9:40 PM To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Subject: Re: haircut help what city r u located. I have a great hairdresser that comes to the house ad if she can cut my son's hair, she can cut any hair. Let me know I am in Houston. haircut help > My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his > hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes > up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut > and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. > I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to > deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will > scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either. > > He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs > > > > ------------------------------------ > > Texas Autism Advocacy > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org > > Texas Disability Network > Calendar of Events > www.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I am not sure where you live but Snip-its in Sugarland is great ask for Kendra or Lucia they have both had some training with Autism Speaks. They also have clippers that are not has loud or with as much vibration. They have tvs to keep them busy and they are really fast. These 2 ladies have been cutting my sons hair since he was 6 months old. He has a TON of hair and we have to go once a month. http://www.snipits.com/ They have a few scattered through Texas HTH My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either. He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Hello, I am curious to find out what kind of training does Autism Speak have? the first time I hear of this ...Do you they have a local office? Thanks, Re: haircut help I am not sure where you live but Snip-its in Sugarland is great ask for Kendra or Lucia they have both had some training with Autism Speaks. They also have clippers that are not has loud or with as much vibration. They have tvs to keep them busy and they are really fast. These 2 ladies have been cutting my sons hair since he was 6 months old. He has a TON of hair and we have to go once a month. http://www.snipits.com/ They have a few scattered through Texas HTH My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either.He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 I maybe wrong on where they got the training but I know they teamed up with Autism Speaks I will call them and see for sure where they got the trainingSent from my Verizon Wireless BlackBerryFrom: " Mouser" Date: Thu, 18 Jun 2009 22:07:43 -0500To: <Texas-Autism-Advocacy >Subject: Re: haircut help Hello, I am curious to find out what kind of training does Autism Speak have? the first time I hear of this ...Do you they have a local office? Thanks, Re: haircut help I am not sure where you live but Snip-its in Sugarland is great ask for Kendra or Lucia they have both had some training with Autism Speaks. They also have clippers that are not has loud or with as much vibration. They have tvs to keep them busy and they are really fast. These 2 ladies have been cutting my sons hair since he was 6 months old. He has a TON of hair and we have to go once a month. http://www.snipits.com/ They have a few scattered through Texas HTH On Thu, Jun 18, 2009 at 9:04 PM, <ssathomasgmail> wrote: My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either.He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 18, 2009 Report Share Posted June 18, 2009 Thanks for all of the good tips, I'm starting to think he's a bit more on the spectrum than my oldest son (yes, I have two). Bribes, dvds, favorite toys, nothing works... I'll just try to keep his bangs trimmed a little or another great tip was to take him into a salon once a week and let him get use to watching kids getting their hair cut. I'm actually in the Midcities area of Dallas Fort Worth. Maybe I can find an OT that has worked with this in the past. Thanks again for all of the tips! > > > > My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either. > > He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 My son is 4 1/2 and to this day he still hates haircuts. I hadn't gotten his hair cut in about 6 or 7 months and it was so long that I couldn't wait anymore. So yesterday I took him into a salon that does not turn away autistic children and unfortunately we did have to hold him still but the lady who did it was so great and calm with him even though he was screaming his head off. I also took a friend with me to hold his hands down and to keep the hair off his face. It was torture to me but it was also the best he has ever done. I had her cut it really short so I wouldn't have to do it too soon. I think that with age comes more understanding and sometimes no matter what you use or what kind of therapy or bribery you just have to get it done. > > Thanks for all of the good tips, I'm starting to think he's a bit more on the spectrum than my oldest son (yes, I have two). Bribes, dvds, favorite toys, nothing works... I'll just try to keep his bangs trimmed a little or another great tip was to take him into a salon once a week and let him get use to watching kids getting their hair cut. I'm actually in the Midcities area of Dallas Fort Worth. Maybe I can find an OT that has worked with this in the past. Thanks again for all of the tips! > > > > > > > > > > > My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either. > > > > He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Both my boys were "cranial defensive" with sensory dysfunction difficulties. What helped me the best with having their hair cuts was to request CCMC's OT to be present in my home when either the hair dresser or myself cut the boys hair. (The OT was very nice and would only charge me a small fee) The OT would keep my son(s) engaged in their favorite activity (usually I would purchase a small, cheep toy of their interest and/or video to watch....they were into Pokemon) and the hair dresser would give a slow steady supply of cheerios or some small treat while she quickly cut their hair. The boys could not tolerate the plastic fabric and so I would have the boys simple wear a large t-shirt that would protect their body from hair and tape the neck of the t-shirt. The entire process had to be carefully planned and quickly executed!! The haircuts were sometimes great and then occasionally okay. Both boys had a strong aversion for having their hair washed and would literally smack their face to a beet red color. They would refuse to lie down in the bath to rinse their hair as related to their vestibular dysfunction. Life in general was a huge challenge and it certainly nice to know that it all passes. However, other hurtles do come along to replace the last. Nevertheless, it's all good!! Have a great weekend!! From: " Prieto" Add sender to Contacts To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy My son is 4 1/2 and to this day he still hates haircuts. I hadn't gotten his hair cut in about 6 or 7 months and it was so long that I couldn't wait anymore. So yesterday I took him into a salon that does not turn away autistic children and unfortunately we did have to hold him still but the lady who did it was so great and calm with him even though he was screaming his head off. I also took a friend with me to hold his hands down and to keep the hair off his face. It was torture to me but it was also the best he has ever done. I had her cut it really short so I wouldn't have to do it too soon. I think that with age comes more understanding and sometimes no matter what you use or what kind of therapy or bribery you just have to get it done.>> Thanks for all of the good tips, I'm starting to think he's a bit more on the spectrum than my oldest son (yes, I have two). Bribes, dvds, favorite toys, nothing works... I'll just try to keep his bangs trimmed a little or another great tip was to take him into a salon once a week and let him get use to watching kids getting their hair cut. I'm actually in the Midcities area of Dallas Fort Worth. Maybe I can find an OT that has worked with this in the past. Thanks again for all of the tips!> > > > > > > > > > > My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either.> > > > He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs> >> Messages in this topic (9) Reply (via web post) | Start a new topic Messages | Files | Photos | Links | Database | Polls | Members | Calendar Texas Autism Advocacywww.TexasAutismAdvocacy.org Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hi. We go to Houston often to the Whole Foods in Sugar Land. Is Snip Its located right next to that Whole Foods. We have a high functioning autistic nine year old and a five year old with sensory issues. They both hate getting their hair cut. My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either. He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 20, 2009 Report Share Posted June 20, 2009 Hello, Try scissors the was the answer for our son he had the same issues and hearing the clippers so close to his ears is not fun!! Good luck Lucy To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 9:04:08 PMSubject: haircut help My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either.He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 there was a post a while back about a silent clipper. Does anyone know if any? Thanks, haircut help My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either.He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 21, 2009 Report Share Posted June 21, 2009 OMG you too. My 6 year old little boy does the same thing. We also have tried when he is sleeping, in the bath tub, there have been times my husband has had to hold him down to get his hair cut because if he did not he would not be able to go back to school. I really don't know how I can help but, one thing I can tell you is for my son is he believes his hair is a very important part (such as an arm or leg) of his body and he feels if you are cutting his hair you are cutting off a important part of him. For me at first it was very hard to cut my sons hair, but know with age and about four years of speech and occupational therapy it is a little easier. Maybe you should ask is OT or speech therapist what to do. They might know. Subject: Re: haircut helpTo: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Date: Saturday, June 20, 2009, 11:15 PM Hello, Try scissors the was the answer for our son he had the same issues and hearing the clippers so close to his ears is not fun!! Good luck Lucy To: Texas-Autism-Advocacy Sent: Thursday, June 18, 2009 9:04:08 PMSubject: haircut help My soon to be 3 year old son is having massive issues with getting his hair cut. In fact, I have even tried to cut it in his sleep and he wakes up he is so sensitive to it. It has been a year since his last hair cut and I am at a loss what to do. Surely there must be some tips out there. I would be find taking buzzers and buzzing it off short so I don't have to deal with it for a year, however we will have to restrain him and he will scream the whole time. I'm not sure that's the best avenue either.He is verbal, however he cannot express his wants and needs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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