Part-2- Meltdown-Free Haircuts: Tips for Parents of Kids on the Autism Spectrum 1. Allow your son to give an old stuffed toy or doll a haircut while his hair is being cut. This may help him learn to generalize the experience. You or the barber can also use the stuffed toy to demonstrate what it is you need or expect your son to do (e.g., act out directions to ‚turn your head to the left‘ or ‚look down‘). 2. At home, use this opportunity to teach other daily living skills, particularly hygiene an

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