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There are numerous communication moments throughout the experience—before, during, and after the haircut. Using AAC during this familiar activity gives users more control over their appearance and increases their con dence when expressing preferences about themselves.  \nBEFORE THE HAIRCUT  \nCommunication Opportunity  \nDiscussing haircut style and preferences.  \nCommunication Facilitation  \nBefore the appointment, engage your AAC user in conversations about how they want their hair styled. Use basic concepts to describe hair options, such as “short,”“long,” “more,” or “less.” Talk about the color of their hair and compare it to your own or others’. You can use favorite characters as inspiration—discuss who they might want to look like or show pictures and allow them to respond with “yes” or “no.”  \nUsing the AAC device for these discussions empowers the user to have greater control over their appearance. For individuals who may feel anxious about haircuts, begin discussing the experience several days in advance so they have time to mentally prepare. Support them in selecting sensory or comfort items they might want to bring along, such as a squishy toy or noise-canceling headphones.  \nARRIVING AT THE APPOINTMENT  \nCommunication Opportunity Greeting staff and checking in.  \nCommunication Facilitation  \nIf age-appropriate, encourage your AAC user to greet the receptionist and state their name to check in for the haircut. Practice this interaction before entering the building. Using the speech bar to prepare a message allows your user to hit the speak button when needed. They can communicate what time their appointment is scheduled for or which stylist they’re seeing.  \nIf your AAC user isn’t ready to engage directly with unfamiliar people, model on the device yourself during check-in to demonstrate its use and increase their comfort with new communication partners.  \nIN THE WAITING ROOM  \nCommunication Opportunity  \nEngaging with media and managing pre-haircut feelings.  \nCommunication Facilitation  \nBarbershops and salons typically have magazines or videos playing while you are waiting. Use this time meaningfully by looking through magazines together and labeling what you see. Point out different hair colors or styles and ask if your AAC user likes them using yes/no questions or rating scales. If there’s a TV available, watch together and label what you see on screen.  \nThis is also an excellent time to check in about feelings—ask your user how they’re feeling about the upcoming haircut and validate any nervousness or excitement they express.  \nDURING THE HAIRCUT  \nCommunication Opportunity  \nCommunicating preferences and providing feedback.  \nCommunication Facilitation  \nSupport your AAC user in telling the hairstylist how they want their haircut. It’s helpful to inform the stylist in advance that your user communicates with AAC and may need additional time to make selections. Patience is essential for successful communication!  \nEnsure appropriate vocabulary is programmed on the device beforehand, including hair-speci c terms, feeling words, and directional concepts. The user can select how many inches they want cut or indicate speci c style preferences. Throughout the haircut, encourage them to provide feedback using phrases like “more+short+please,” “like+it,” or “stop+please” if they need a break.  \nLEAVING THE APPOINTMENT  \nCommunication Opportunity  \nExpressing gratitude, sharing opinions, and planning next steps.  \nCommunication Facilitation  \nAfter the appointment concludes, encourage your AAC user to thank the hairstylist using their device. They can participate in scheduling another appointment if needed. While looking in the mirror, ask them if they like their new hairstyle and how they feel about it.  \nUse rst-then language as you prepare to leave (e.g., “ rst+pay, then+lun","cbCaiemJbdOQSlph","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiemJbdOQSlph","pdf",167272,"English","# Objective\n# Before the Haircut\n## Communication Opportunity\n## Communication Facilitation\n# Arriving at the Appointment\n## Communication Opportunity\n## Communication Facilitation\n# In the Waiting Room\n## Communication Opportunity\n## Communication Facilitation\n# During the Haircut\n## Communication Opportunity\n## Communication Facilitation\n# Leaving the Appointment\n## Communication Opportunity\n## Communication Facilitation\n# Tips for Success","[{\"question\":\"How can AAC be used to discuss haircut style before the appointment?\",\"answer\":\"Engage the AAC user in conversations about preferred hair options using simple concepts like “short” and “long,” discuss hair color, and compare it to others’. 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