Window on Wicklow Episode 26: Choppers Barbershop Neurodiverse Haircuts

Jamie Ryan joined Ben Condron from Choppers Barbers in Newtownmountkennedy to learn more about the shop’s new sensory-friendly barber appointments for neurodiverse children and adults, launched in partnership with Sensory Stars.

In this episode of Window on Wicklow, Jamie Ryan visits Choppers Barbers in Newtownmountkennedy to learn about the shop’s new sensory-friendly appointments for neurodiverse children and adults. Launched in partnership with Sensory Stars, the initiative aims to create a calmer and more comfortable barber experience through quieter appointments, extra time and sensory supports including fidget toys. Jamie speaks with barber Ben Condron about why the idea was introduced, the response so far, and the importance of making everyday spaces more accessible and inclusive within the community.