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More Than Just a Haircut Every month, like clockwork, we set up the shop. Not a real barbershop not the kind with neon signs or waiting chairs. This one’s in our home, in our safe space. It’s just me, my clippers, a cape, and my son Sheamus, sitting tall in the “barber chair” we turn the kitchen stool into. But to him, it’s the real deal. And to me, it’s one of the most meaningful rituals we share. Haircuts haven’t always been easy for Sheamus. Like many autistic kids, he used to struggle wit...
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jayhood73.ethHaircut time
More Than Just a Haircut Every month, like clockwork, we set up the shop. Not a real barbershop not the kind with neon signs or waiting chairs. This one’s in our home, in our safe space. It’s just me, my clippers, a cape, and my son Sheamus, sitting tall in the “barber chair” we turn the kitchen stool into. But to him, it’s the real deal. And to me, it’s one of the most meaningful rituals we share. Haircuts haven’t always been easy for Sheamus. Like many autistic kids, he used to struggle wit...
jayhood73.ethWhy so anxious bro?
Understanding Anxiety in Autistic Individuals: Facts, Causes, and Natural Supports By AutismHood Media Introduction Anxiety is one of the most common co-occurring conditions among autistic individuals, affecting up to 40–50% of people on the spectrum compared to about 18% of the general population. While anxiety is a typical human experience, autistic individuals often experience it differently, more frequently, and more intensely. Understanding the science behind this and exploring natural s...
jayhood73.ethOur home school adventure
Beginning homeschooling with Sheamus
Sheamus and Chris the Mailman
By Autism Hood Media
Every afternoon, between 3 and 4 p.m., something special happens in our building. While most people are waiting on mail, my son Sheamus is waiting on a friend his favorite mailman, Chris.
Chris isn’t just the guy who delivers packages and envelopes. To Sheamus, he’s a familiar face, a daily dose of consistency, and a small part of a big routine that helps Sheamus feel grounded in the world. As soon as Sheamus hears the hum of the mail truck pulling into the lot, he lights up. Shoes on. Hoodie zipped. He’s out the door before I can ask where he’s headed. He knows it’s mail time.
What started as a wave from the hallway turned into short chats and now has grown into a little tradition: Sheamus helps Chris deliver the mail inside our building. He walks beside him, holding a few letters or small packages, handing them off with care. Chris always greets him with a big smile and treats him with patience and respect. It may seem like a small act, but for a young autistic teen like Sheamus, that kind of friendship is golden.
Helping with the mail gives Sheamus a sense of pride and purpose. It’s also a moment to connect, practice communication, and feel like he’s part of something meaningful in his community.
Chris might not wear a cape, but to our family, he’s a hero showing how powerful kindness and inclusion can be. We’re grateful for this everyday friendship that shows how something as simple as delivering mail can deliver joy too.
Sheamus and Chris the Mailman
By Autism Hood Media
Every afternoon, between 3 and 4 p.m., something special happens in our building. While most people are waiting on mail, my son Sheamus is waiting on a friend his favorite mailman, Chris.
Chris isn’t just the guy who delivers packages and envelopes. To Sheamus, he’s a familiar face, a daily dose of consistency, and a small part of a big routine that helps Sheamus feel grounded in the world. As soon as Sheamus hears the hum of the mail truck pulling into the lot, he lights up. Shoes on. Hoodie zipped. He’s out the door before I can ask where he’s headed. He knows it’s mail time.
What started as a wave from the hallway turned into short chats and now has grown into a little tradition: Sheamus helps Chris deliver the mail inside our building. He walks beside him, holding a few letters or small packages, handing them off with care. Chris always greets him with a big smile and treats him with patience and respect. It may seem like a small act, but for a young autistic teen like Sheamus, that kind of friendship is golden.
Helping with the mail gives Sheamus a sense of pride and purpose. It’s also a moment to connect, practice communication, and feel like he’s part of something meaningful in his community.
Chris might not wear a cape, but to our family, he’s a hero showing how powerful kindness and inclusion can be. We’re grateful for this everyday friendship that shows how something as simple as delivering mail can deliver joy too.
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