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Name: sylvia0366
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Hello,

I hope someone can give me some tips, my 9yr old son Jake, who is autistic, will not let anyone cut his hair, when my mom starts cutting his hair he has a major fit, it takes about 4 to 5 people to hold him , while my mom cuts it and it still does not come out perfect, does anybody else have this problem? we have already tried cutting it while he is asleep, but he wakes up, bribing him with toys, candies and nothing helps, I am surprised no one has called the cops with his screaming, you would think we were killing him, please let me know ANY suggestions,

Greatly appreciated, Sylvia
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Name: onlinedizzy | Date: Oct 26th, 2006 7:57 AM
advice on hair cuts http://www.autism.org.uk/nas/
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Name: Lynne | Date: Nov 2nd, 2006 7:19 PM
Hello Sylvia,

My son is the same way, he vomits, and cries like someone is stabbing him. I will NEVER again bring him to get his hair cut. All I will ever remember is him looking at me with eyes of terror and sorrow as if he was asking (if he could) why are you letting them do this to me?? You're suppose to be the one who protects me. It doesn't matter if my husband and I do it either, still the same reaction. You need to ask yourself, Is it really worth it? The pain that the child is going through. So his hair is a little long, SO WHAT! My husband and I wait till it's pretty long and then do it ourselves. We put him in a high chair or booster seat, take a clipper and go to town, we do it fast and quick, he still fights and gets upset but it's done within 3 minutes and lasts for a while. I feel your pain...it's time again for my son....Not looking forward to it, hey, maybe I will let it grow a little longer! Take Care :-) 

Name: kissynoel | Date: Nov 7th, 2006 12:02 AM
my son has asd and he hated having his hair cut! he screamed and it took alot of people to hold him down. then his grandma took him to her hairstylist and he didht throw a tantrum. we think it is because he saw himself in the mirror and could see what was happening. plus mom and dad werent there and he was having one on one time alone with grandma. now I take him and he is fine...he still doesnt really care for having his hair done..but he doesnt throw tantrums anymore either. hope this helps 

Name: clarissa5 | Date: Nov 13th, 2006 9:07 AM
I have the same problem with my son. In fact he needs a hair cut right now but I dread the thought of it! It also takes a bunch of us to hold him down to get it done. We use the clippers and cut it ourselves but he still screams lots and is hard to keep still. So if you find a easier way please let me know. 

Name: Becky | Date: Nov 14th, 2006 12:57 AM
My 3 year old is the same way .I just learned to deal with it and shave his hair short 

Name: sylvia0366 | Date: Nov 14th, 2006 7:10 AM
Hi everyone,

thank you for all your comments, I tried the mirror thing, even though Jake is a big ham and loves to see himself in the mirror, once the scissors came out......even though it was much easier this time, it was only when we got close to his ears that he really lost it, at least this time he did not bite,kick or pinched me. My behaviour therapist is going to try to get me the name of a hairdresser who cuts hair for autistic kids, I hope this will help. Again I really appreciate everyones comments and advise and wish everyone good luck with the haircuts. :) 


Name: mary Lynn Brown | Date: Jan 9th, 2007 1:59 AM
I have an 8 year old son with autism who reacts the same way durring hair cuts. It seems when the hair is cut it is actually painful to him and when it falls on his body he throws up but will not let me put a cape on him. We purchased a flowbee from the internet which is a machine that you rub over the head that lifts and cuts the hair and pulls it into a small vacuum like container. He is not thrilled with it but it only takes me to hold his hands out of the way while my husband runs the flowbee over his head. I can also trim up a few spots while he is in the bathtub which has to be filled with bubble so he cannot see the hair in the tub. If you have any more questions you can email me at [email protected]. Good luck. Mary 

Name: sylvia0366 | Date: Jan 11th, 2007 5:16 AM
Hi Mary Lynn,

Thank you for your info. I actually took Jake to get his haircut today for the first time to the hairstylist (thank you Kissynoel) I found this place by accident, and the girl is very pretty, around 20yrs old and reminds me of my niece, the one that Jake loves to death, so I thought , why not, so today along with the behavior therapist we took him and I could not believe it, he actually sat in the chair until the last 5 minutes, the girl was very understanding and patient, she let him take a 15 minute break and then continued. She got a good tip, let me tell you!! I will be taking him back every 3 weeks so that he can get used to her. I am still going to go to the internet and look for the machine you bought, it is always good to have a backup plan, just in case....

Thank you again

Sylvia 

Name: angelagarvis | Date: Jan 13th, 2007 4:58 PM
Have you tried social story? anther thing that may help is look up a book called When my worries get too big and the 5 point scale. I'm not sure if your son is able to understand them however it may help you with understanding what he is feeling. My heart gose out to you. I know what you mean about someone calling the cops. I live in an apt and when my child has a meltdown i am waiting for someone to call the cops on me. 

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