19/11/2025
Getting a haircut can be a challenging experience for individuals living with a disability due to several reasons: 🌺
1. Sensory sensitivities:Many people living with a disability have sensory processing difficulties, which can make the sounds, sights, and sensations associated with haircuts overwhelming. The noise of scissors, clappers, or blow dryers can be particularly distressing.🌺
2. Difficulty with change and unpredictability:
People with autism often prefer routine and predictability. A haircut can be a unexpected and unpredictable experience, causing anxiety and stress.🌺
3. Social anxiety: Interactions with strangers, like hairdressers, can be daunting for individuals, who may struggle with social cues, communication, and eye contact. 🌺
To make haircuts more comfortable for individuals with autism, consider the following strategies:💈
Prepare them in advance: Explain the process, show pictures, and visit the salon beforehand to familiarize them with the environment. ✅
Use visual supports: Provide visual schedules, social stories, or pictures to help them understand the process. 🌆
Thanks to Support Worker Jacob’s experience as a support worker and as a barber we are happy to say that participants at TMA can get a free haircut in a safe environment. Due to this we can make haircuts a more positive experience for individuals living with a disability and cut costs for families also💈
Keep up the great work Jacob 🌺
