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Snippets haircut6/7/2023 ![]() If possible, visit the salon prior to the day of the haircut. ![]() BEFORE THE HAIRCUT Visit the salon in advance. Fortunately, there are steps you can take before and during the haircut to make the experience more comfortable for your loved one. This can be overwhelming and uncomfortable for those who are sensitive to these types of sensory input. From the roar of the blow dryer and the buzzing of the clippers to the feeling of hair falling on your neck and the clippers vibrating on your skin, getting a haircut is an experience packed with sensory input. Additional information is available in our Sensory Processing in Individuals with Down Syndrome resource.įor people with sensitivities to auditory (sound) and tactile (touch) sensory input, getting a haircut can be one of these everyday experiences that are difficult. ![]() Everyday sensory experiences that most of us are not bothered by or may not even notice can be under- or over-stimulating for them, which can lead to significant discomfort and even distress. Many people with Down syndrome experience differences in sensory processing, meaning that they organize and interpret sensory input (like sound and touch) from their environments differently. While many find a trip to the salon or barbershop relaxing and look forward to their new look, getting a haircut can be an uncomfortable and even frightening experience for those with sensory processing differences.
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