Shaving Agitated Autistic Patients

[zionsvilleburbs]

Have you considered an electric shaver?

The new Philips rotary shavers are very quiet and give only a slight vibration.

I have tried the Braun or foil shavers and they are too loud.

[mrzadzinski]

@zionsvilleburbs Thanks for the info-I'll try the Phillips shaver

[MiaMccB]

Have you guys continued shaving him like this? I think it is great that you found a way that he can shave without suffering.

[lynneanthonybrandon]

Terrific Video! Very Creative way of dealing with sensory issues. I am so proud of you Jamey! Strong Family Unit including nurses!! God Bless you all!

[julie575]

I think this nurse is awesome! I applaud him for thinking "outside the box" and coming up with way of shaving Jamey that keeps him calm and safe. Has he always provided home care (in addition to at school) or is that new, I don't remember seeing him before on your videos. Is the other man still working with Jamey in the home?

[TheAutumBlog]

Great informative video! All parents with male autistic children should see this as it is inevitable that they'll have to shave their sons one day.

[G0IMB]

Good idea putting the ear protectors on to blank out the hearing overload. Cutting hair poses the same problem, complicated if you use electric cutters. The buzzing sound can be too much.

[MiraculousMoments]

This is such a creative way of doing what would seem like a tedious, hard task to accomplish - especially with his behaviour changing minute to minute.  The Home Health Nurse seems really caring and gentle too! His he a regular?

[kgaccount]

@MiraculousMoments Yes, Nurse, LVN, is with Jamey more than all the other nurses. Jamey is really attached to him. This nurse probably knows Jamey better than any other nurse. He's also the school nurse who helps Jamey at school.

[Shoes454]

Why is he on the floor for?

[kgaccount]

@Shoes454 Because he was pacing, flapping his hands and fingers while nurse trying to shave him. He sometimes feels more "grounded" lying on back on floor, it's a "sensory thing." I'm sure higher functioning autistics or someone with Aspergers may be better able to explain this, if they feel same thing.

[DarkQuietWyattON]

@kgaccount The floor feels protective. Its like wearing a helmet because you want to (not for a seizure) or liking to sit in a very small space. Its feels more stable. When you are standing up, things are coming at you (sound, if you can see then sights too, etc) from all directions. On the floor, he probably felt that he was not going to move. He could see everything going on and it just felt more comfortable and like he had a little more control. I have high functioning autism

[Skymaker69]

I have shaved my son once only, I thought it would make me sad to do this, but instead I felt very excited and proud as he was so handsome! I would consider shaving where the person is the most happy not after a bad experience though as it is best not to have negative associations for something that will be done every day at some stage. In our case, I did it in the shower. Also consider dry shaving which can be quick and easy. For those who can, a good self help skill to teach, many ways.

[pshepherd58]

if it works.do it.

[ASDogGeek]

wow that was really good and very creative!

[adrishelton]

amazing work... good job :)

[ebaymamaqueen]

sending hugs your way

[claire123claire]

And he was holding the nurse's arm during the process too. Jamey's showing more signs of bonding with people around him!! :)

[crazyboafrog1986]

good job on staying still while they shaved ur face Jamey

[crazyboafrog1986]

good job on staying still while they shaved ur face Jamey

[christschool]

Something to look forward to :-(. Great that you are showing day to day life. I hope more parents do the same.