Is eyelash extensions and perming contraindicated for autism?
When we have a client with the following condition:
autism
Eye Treatments
When treating people with severe learning difficulties, or autism it is important to ensure as much as possible that the treatment and procedure is fully understood. Be sensitive to non-verbal cues from the client, and also seek guidance from any carers to interpret these.
Signs and symptoms for
autism
Avoids eye contact
Uses facial expressions that don’t match what he or she is saying
Doesn’t pick up on other people’s facial expressions, tone of voice, and gestures
Makes very few gestures (such as pointing)
Reacts unusually to sights, smells, textures, and sounds
Description
Autism is a neurodevelopment disorder characterised by impaired social interaction, impaired verbal and non-verbal communication, and restricted and repetitive behaviour.
Parents usually notice signs in the first two years of their child’s life.