Salons are typically considered spaces for relaxation, self-care and connection, with many clients enjoying the social element they provide. Plus, the sensory experience creates a comforting break from daily routines. While that might be true for the majority of your clients, everything you just read can quite literally be a nightmare for autistic, neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive clients who, instead of leaving with a boost in confidence and self-expression, far too often, will either avoid the salon altogether or hold the memory of a highly stressful, overstimulating and at times even traumatic experience.
It’s time to rethink how salons serve neurodiverse clients and make experiences lead to a life-long benefit of inclusion.
Featuring a live walkthrough of a sensory-safe haircut, Alex will share his experiences as a neurodivergent, low-support needs autistic adult and ambassador for The Sensory Safe Solution, offering first-hand insights on research-based principles and strategies that respect autistic and sensory-sensitive clients’ dignity and honor their autonomy.
This isn’t your regular business class; it’s a call to action. You’ll leave with practical, no-nonsense tools to reshape your space and approach.
- In this session, Alex will:
Help you better understand how autistic, neurodivergent and sensory-sensitive people experience the world (specifically, a salon visit) - Shed light on what aspects of your current offering could be rethought
- Provide insights on fostering an inclusive space and offer tools to build a client experience that respects autonomy and individuality and honors sensory needs.
