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When Scissors Meet Sensory Needs: Transforming the Haircut Experience

When Scissors Meet Sensory Needs: Transforming the Haircut Experience17 mei 202529 min

Let us know what's up Every parent knows the challenge of a child's first haircut—the tears, the squirms, the fear. Now imagine that experience amplified by sensory sensitivities or communication barriers. For countless families of children with disabilities, something as routine as a haircut can become an overwhelming ordeal. Meet Brianna Wells, a hairstylist who transformed her career path from aspiring kindergarten teacher to specialized children's stylist. Working at Cookie Cutters salo...