Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 I to experienced the horrors of taking my son to get a hair cut. Most of the people that I have observed to be successful with my child whether it be at the hair salon, dentist's office, and doctor's office have made an effort to establish a rapport with him. They brings themselves to his eye level. They explain to him what they are going to do and they even let him tinker with some of the equipment they are going to use. This approach has worked for me when clipping his nails. Now hair cuts and nail clipping are not a problem. If you choose to cut your child's hair, let him hold the clippers. In the days prior to cutting his hair and before you are about to start, you can turn on the clippers and to the degree that he can withstand let him feel the sensation of the vibration on his arms and around his neck. When this was done with my son, he was less fearful. Just my two cents. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 Hi everyone, Does anybody have advice on giving a haircut to a 4-year old? My son screams and cries so much that it is pitiful. I used to take him to the salon, but several people have politely asked me not to bring him back. So I started cutting his hair at home. I sit him down in front of the t.v. and play his favorite movie. As soon as he hears the clippers or the sound of the scissors, he freaks out. Now I know children w/ autism sometimes have sensitive hearing and sensory issues, but it breaks my heart to hold him down and cut his hair. It takes 3 people to get it done. He isn't just crying b/c he doesn't want a haircut, it is truly tramatic for him and I feel so bad and he will be mad at me for the rest of the day. There has got to be a better way to get this done. I absolutely don't know what to do. It is almost time for another haircut and I don't think I can handle him screaming and crying as if he is in so much pain. Besides the fact that he is strong as an ox from being held down so much by doctors. Please help- I know I can't be the only one with this problem-any advice will be helpful. Distressed Mother, , mom to Hunter, 4 years old, Autism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2005 Report Share Posted May 5, 2005 , I got some clippers at Walmart that are rechargeable and they are the quietest pair that I've ever owned. I bribed my kids. At your son's age, I think I still sat in a high chair and strapped him in. It made it easier to keep him in one spot. The other thing I did before he could be bribed was to do it while he was sleeping. I'd let him fall asleep and then I'd trim his hair with scissors. If you get real hair-cutting scissors, they are very sharp and very quiet. You can even oil them to get them virtually noise free. It might take a couple of days to get the whole haircut done, but it will be so much less stressful. Jody mom to -6 and -8 SCD 27 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I think it's better if someone other than me does it, when I did it he got even more upset and we would both be a wreck. Better for me to be the comforter! It took a lot to find the right person but she is great, and not even at a fancy kids' salon, just Mastercuts in the mall, but she's older and mild and is good for him. She let him (at that age) squirt a water bottle all over the place the whole time she was doing his hair! He loved this so much he barely cried. He's been calmer and calmer each time, till now it's typically not a big deal (but I'd never try going somewhere else or use someone else!) And we have to " buzz " , he still fears scissors - Shore (adult w/ Asperger's) says when hair is cut with scissors he can feel each and every hair being pulled and cut. So buzzing is noisier but less " painful " . That's been true for Luke, buzzing is better. GL!!! Tough one. MIchelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 Jody, What brand are they?? We have the same problem. I actually close all windows for fear someone will call the police, he hates it so much. Also, I want to thank you for suggesting to me to try goat milk. I was not sure Jake had a sensitivity to cow, but in just a few days since the change he has said and waved bye-bye and more...it is unmistakable and almost unbelievable. TOTALLY worth the extra work Thank you again. >From: " Jody G. " Subject: Re: Haircut Horrors >>, > >I got some clippers at Walmart that are rechargeable and they >are the quietest pair that I've ever owned. >>>>>> >Jody >mom to -6 and -8 >SCD 27 months > > _________________________________________________________________ Take advantage of powerful junk e-mail filters built on patented Microsoft® SmartScreen Technology. http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-ca&page=byoa/prem&xAPID=1994&DI=1034&SU=http://\ hotmail.com/enca&HL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines Start enjoying all the benefits of MSN® Premium right now and get the first two months FREE*. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I have found a wonderful lady w/ a child w/ needs that is a hairstylist also. She comes to the house to cut Hunters hair. It took me 3 ½ yrs to cut her hair. She did great the first time but this last time she cried and cried. If you can find a person in your area like that, then maybe you can " entertain " while she cuts his hair. Maybe (if he would understand) make a game out of it and the clippers can be a lawnmower etc. May sound stupid, but just a thought off the top of my head. Good luck Stacey Stacey Dickey PSC Cook Childrens Home Health Phone Fax staceyd@... >>> kd1daniel523@... 5/5/2005 10:38:53 PM >>> Hi everyone, Does anybody have advice on giving a haircut to a 4-year old? My son screams and cries so much that it is pitiful. I used to take him to the salon, but several people have politely asked me not to bring him back. So I started cutting his hair at home. I sit him down in front of the t.v. and play his favorite movie. As soon as he hears the clippers or the sound of the scissors, he freaks out. Now I know children w/ autism sometimes have sensitive hearing and sensory issues, but it breaks my heart to hold him down and cut his hair. It takes 3 people to get it done. He isn't just crying b/c he doesn't want a haircut, it is truly tramatic for him and I feel so bad and he will be mad at me for the rest of the day. There has got to be a better way to get this done. I absolutely don't know what to do. It is almost time for another haircut and I don't think I can handle him screaming and crying as if he is in so much pain. Besides the fact that he is strong as an ox from being held down so much by doctors. Please help- I know I can't be the only one with this problem-any advice will be helpful. Distressed Mother, , mom to Hunter, 4 years old, Autism For information on the Specific Carbohydrate Diet, please read the book _Breaking the Vicious Cycle_ by Elaine Gottschall and read the following websites: http://www.breakingtheviciouscycle.info and http://www.pecanbread.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 They are Connair. And thanks for sharing the great news. Waving and more... That's fabulous!! Jody mom to -6 and -8 SCD 27 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 6, 2005 Report Share Posted May 6, 2005 I too had the haircut horrors with my son. For about 2 years I leaned over the tub and gave him haircuts. This became tedious and I am no beautician. I found someone who cuts hair in the home and I bought him a the Tank Engine train for each haircut. Expensive but... I had the beautician give him the train at the end, I made sure the haircut was as short as could be so as to stretch out the time between haircuts. He started to look forward to haircuts. After a while, I handed the trains to him as opposed to the beautician and not long after we stopped the reward system. He now requests haircuts and likes it short so I bought a Wahl trimmer/buzzer and I do it myself. Gloria, mom to , ASD, SCD 16 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 8, 2005 Report Share Posted May 8, 2005 Hi Jody, Thanks for the advice. Please check and see what the name brand is on the clippers you were telling me about? Also, thanks to everyone who offered advice on haircuts, I will try all new ideas and let you know how the next haircut turns out. Keep your fingers crossed for me and my son, please? , mom to Hunter, 4 years old, dx Autism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 9, 2005 Report Share Posted May 9, 2005 , They are Connair rechargeable clippers. Another secret to keep clippers as quiet as possible is to keep them well oiled. The kits come with little tubes of oil. It really does pay off to take the time to clean them well after each use and to keep them well-oiled. Jody mom to -6 and -8 SCD 27 months Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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