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Getting a hair cut

Marie1980

My son is 13, he has severe ADHD and autism. When he was younger he didn’t mind having his hair and even went to the barbers. Now, he refuses. We spoken about it together so I can understand why he doesn’t like it and the main reason seems to be because it’s change. He says that I might cut it wrong, he might not like it etc. I cut his her once on a Sunday night ready for school, the next morning he did everything not to go to school, I finally got him to the school gates and he was heartbroken thinking that his “entire school will laugh” at him. I physically couldn’t make him walk in to school so upset so we went home and I took a day off work. 
My question is - does anyone have any advise, tips anything that I can use to make having his hair cut easier for both of us? 
Thanks in advance!

Marie x

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  • My 13 year old is very particular about his hair especially as his Dad had to get clippers in lockdown and it was not quite how he wanted it. We had similar to your son. We have had times when he has been to the barbers and they didn't do what he wanted. He has had days when he couldn't face school if his hair wasn't right. Sometimes he cuts bits himself. When he is highly stressed the hair can take half an hour and he can need it washing before he can face school.

    After much trial and error we have found a barber who understands and he will show her on his phone what he wants. A trip to the barbers includes going to bakers for a cake after.

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  • My 13 year old is very particular about his hair especially as his Dad had to get clippers in lockdown and it was not quite how he wanted it. We had similar to your son. We have had times when he has been to the barbers and they didn't do what he wanted. He has had days when he couldn't face school if his hair wasn't right. Sometimes he cuts bits himself. When he is highly stressed the hair can take half an hour and he can need it washing before he can face school.

    After much trial and error we have found a barber who understands and he will show her on his phone what he wants. A trip to the barbers includes going to bakers for a cake after.

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