This Hairdresser's Simple Act of Kindness Towards Twins With Autism Is Melting Hearts

It may have seemed like nothing, but the gesture meant the world to this mom. 

For 11-year-old twins, Liam and Mady LeNoir, who both have autism, the basic act of getting a haircut can be distressing. That is, until they met Julia Werder, a Supercuts stylist who didn't hesitate to put them both at ease.


During their last trip to the salon, Julia sat on the floor beside Mady, who, like her brother, also has Pitt Hopkins syndrome, a rare genetic disorder. 

She has also happily cut Liam's hair while standing by the front windows so that the young boy could be comforted by the passing cars. 

Liam and Mady's mom, Laura Connerton, said that Julia's patience, empathy, and willingness to help make her children feel relaxed, "has made a world of difference."

"It may not seem like a grand gesture to others, but it's a huge moment for families of children with disabilities or different abilities," Connerton said in Facebook post shared with the Mighty. 

"It's the little things in life that make all the difference to our special needs loved ones."

Julia insists her act was not a big deal. "At my salon we try to accommodate all of our guests, so there's no difference in doing something for someone who has a disability," she told The Mighty. "I also saw how much anxiety Laura had when she brought her kids in, so we wanted to help make things better for her too. If there's a way I can make things more comfortable for everyone, I'm more than willing to do it."

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