Guest guest Posted July 24, 2011 Report Share Posted July 24, 2011 Hi everyone, What have you parents done regarding haircuts? My son Liam, who is 7 years old, has SEVERE problems with getting his hair cut. This has gone on for years now, we have tried so many things and it's not getting any better. Tonight was the worst and may be the last b/c my husband and I feel it's getting to the point that he will get hurt. He becomes like a rabid animal and we have to hold him down and he's getting too big and strong. We can't use scissors as that would be too dangerous so we use the clippers. I know it's sensory, he has issues with his head area, i.e. will not wear a hat, hates a hair brush being used. He acts like it's torture, that it hurts,and maybe it is and does. He calms down once it's over but I feel his little heart beating from the anxiety and takes a lot out of him and us. We do it here at our house, in front of the TV with a favorite movie or show, we have tried various tactics and rewards and NOTHING works. I was hoping that this would get a bit better as time goes along but it hasn't and he only keeps getting stronger. I would let him grow his hair out as I have no problem with that, the problem is as it gets longer he starts his " twirling hair " behavior that starts to interfere with any activity that needs his hand involved which is pretty much EVERYTHING! Can he be sedated for something like a haircut? thoughts,advice,ideas, wisdom would be greatly appreciated....... Marie mom to Liam,7,DS, Celiac, PDD-NOS Owen,5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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