finger nail trimming and hair cuts

[Guest guest]

Good Morning Group,

still has an awful time with finger nail clippings and hair cuts. As he is

getting bigger/stronger, it is getting more difficult.

Have specific strategies worked that can reduce this trauma? I thought it might

have lessened a bit as got older.

We have tried trimming nails while was asleep, but he would wake up

immediately and not have any of it!

It now takes 2 of us for nail trimming and haircuts . We use rewards, " first

this, then that " , but the sensory integration challenges are so overwhelming.

Jim and I (plus the hairstylist, bless her heart) have found these experiences

to be quite the workout ourselves and we continue to hope that he may eventually

outgrow this.

Any suggestions would be much appreciated!

Best,

Mom to , 7 yrs. old, DS-PDD/NOS

Colon Cancer Survivor, 3/19/10- Last round of chemo