I really hope that all Barbers either hear this episode or learn about Autism in some way.

In all candor, this has probably been the most challenging introduction for me to write. While I want to communicate the importance of this subject, I also don't want to be over-dramatic to where I sound like a carnival-barker. I'm just going to let the interview do the talking.

We have a growing number of people in our chairs who are dealing with heightened sensitivities and along the spectrum of Autism, and it's an experience that many of us are untrained for.

The Sensory Safe Solution is an organization that helps to prepare Barbers to accommodate both children and adults who are on the spectrum. They are working very hard to help as many Barbers get brought up to speed on the subject, making Barber visits easier and a greater experience for everyone.

Kate Owens Heins, the Visionary CEO and Founder of The Sensory Safe Solution, boasts a wealth of experience behind the chair for 25 years as a salon owner for 14 years and with five years dedicated to researching sensory-safe services and refining the associated processes. Beyond professional expertise, she brings a deeply personal touch as a parent to a son with autism. In a remarkably short span of just over one year, Kate has led the organization to successfully certify over 3400 providers across 43 states and 7 countries, establishing The Sensory Safe Solution as a beacon of transformative support for the barbering and cosmetology industry

Learn more about The Sensory Safe Solution on their website.

You can reach Kate at

email kate@thesensorysafesalon.org

Instagram: @thesensorysafesolution

Facebook: The Sensory Safe Solution Page