I'm Getting Better At The Haircuts
@pinkCardigangirl (587)
United States
May 3, 2016 11:14pm CST
I have a four year old son who has Autism among other things. He has many sensory issues and also isn't comfortable with new faces. I haven't taken him to a barber because I know he's not going to sit still to get his hair cut. I also know he's not going to be okay with the sound of the clippers. So that's why I cut his hair. I've been doing it for a few years now. I have learned how to do it quickly and cautiously. Today I went shorter than usual, and I think I did a pretty good job. I need to do a touch up above one of his ears, but other than that, he's looking like my handsome little prince. I'm getting better at these haircuts. Before you know it, I'll be running my own backyard salon. lol
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@CRK109 (14556)
• United States
4 May 16
@sulynsi A dear friend of mine has a son who is somewhere in the autism spectrum and while he's having his share of problems now, they're working very hard with him and beginning to achieve some amount of success. Your brother sounds amazing!
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
5 May 16
Aw @CRK109 you just made me cry. Thank you!
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@sulynsi (2671)
• Canada
4 May 16
Hey, that's how you learn.
I started grooming dogs to save money and made a business out of it.
I don't know about where you are, you may need to be licensed to do 'people hair' but if you have a knack and a unique understanding of children with special needs, you may have something you didn't even realize! 
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
5 May 16
Hmm that's something to consider. I think I need more practice first. lol :)
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
4 May 16
I always cut my hubs hair and when my kids were at home I cut theirs too, I even cut my own!! lol
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
5 May 16
That is so good! I wish I could cut my own hair, but I can't see behind my head. lol
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
5 May 16
It really does! He moves a lot and tucks his head. He even pushes the scissors away, so it can be challenging, but he's looking mighty handsome today! :)
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@Macarrosel (7498)
• Philippines
4 May 16
Soon you will become expert in doing haircuts.
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@pinkCardigangirl (587)
• United States
5 May 16
I will. I'm going to start looking for some brave volunteers! lol :)
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@VivaLaDani13 (60794)
• Perth, Australia
16 Jun 16
@pinkCardigangirl lol that's cool! And yeah, the more you do it, the better you will get at it! :) Good on you!
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@Daljinder (23236)
• Bangalore, India
8 Feb 17
@VivaLaDani13 hehe! Beats the Fire barber any day LOL!
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@GardenGerty (160883)
• United States
6 May 16
I am sure it is just easier in the long run to learn to do it yourself. There are many bigger and tougher battles than where to get a hair cut.
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@ricki_911 (21625)
• Toronto, Ontario
5 May 16
i know many places that will work with children with disabilities. I think not allowing him to do those will make it worse later on. An 'ex friend' daughter at autism and now 18 and she can't hold a job, wont do anything because she doesn't feel like it. She blames her disability yet another friend daughter 12 and has it much worse. she worked years with it, and the daughter has progress very nicely.
@DaddyEvil (137463)
• United States
9 May 16
You should be careful saying things like that, Pink! I will be standing in your yard waiting my turn, otherwise! LOL! 
