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A 530-Mile Journey for a Calm Haircut (A2)

A 530-Mile Journey for a Calm Haircut (A2)
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Many people go to a barber every month. It is a quick job. But for some children, it is hard.

Alex is seven years old. He is autistic. Loud noises make him afraid.

He felt scared during haircuts. Then his parents found a special shop. It is in Suffolk, England.

The shop has a quiet room. It has toys and soft lights. The owner is Caroline.

She understands Alex well. She wants everyone to feel safe. Alex moved to Scotland in 2022.

He lives far away now. But he travels back four times a year. He does not have a local barber.

Caroline uses scissors first. Then she uses clippers very slowly. This helps the children stay calm.

Another father, Gary, also travels far. His son Oliver does not speak. Oliver used to fight during haircuts.

Other barbers did not help him. Now, Oliver sits quietly with Caroline. He looks at his book for the next visit.

Many autistic people live in the UK. Haircuts are hard for them. Caroline wants to win an award.

She wants to teach other barbers. She hopes all shops will be kind.

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