Sharkey's Cuts for Kids Fleming Island
2026-08-06T02:50:57.050Z
As the mom of an autistic son, haircut day is something I start worrying about a week in advance. The sound of the clippers, even the scissors, can be incredibly overwhelming for him. It’s an experience that has always been stressful and emotional ordeal for everyone involved.Today, Demarcus was the one who cut my son’s hair, and I can honestly say he was a Godsend.He first offered to try cutting my sons hair while he sat by himself in the barber chair. We were hopeful, but my son quickly hopped right back onto me like a little spider monkey. So we went back to our usual routine. I wrapped him in a blanket, held his legs between mine, and his dad gently held his head while Demarcus worked.What stood out most was Demarcus’s patience. He was calm, soft-spoken, and never once seemed frustrated or rushed. He made Madden feel safe. I truly believe he would have stayed there for five hours if that’s what it took.About halfway through, something amazing happened. Madden slowly released his “Hulk grip,” and the alligator tears began to stop. By the end, he was watching his favorite TV show. He still whimpered a little, but he allowed Demarcus to finish cutting and even use the clippers. I was honestly shocked and so incredibly impressed.If you’re a parent of a child with sensory sensitivities or autism, I can’t recommend Demarcus enough. His kindness, patience, and understanding made what is usually a traumatic experience so much easier for our son. We will absolutely be back, and from now on, we’ll always schedule with Demarcus. BTW we went with the Mullet and his therapists at the autism center went wild ! They all loved it ! Even though my son can’t talk fully yet …he had a shy smile and I know he loved the compliments.Thank you for treating our son with such compassion. It meant more to me than you will ever know .