Every voice deserves to be heard, and every story has the power to inspire. Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the neurodiverse community. Hosted by Jennifer Dantzler, a passionate advocate and educator, this show brings together autistic individuals, parents, educators, and community members to share real experiences, expert insights, and practical strategies. From navigating daily life to advocating for inclusion, each episode offers heartfelt conversations, powerful stories, and valuable resources to help us all better understand and support neurodiversity. The podcast where neurodiverse voices take center stage.
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Every voice deserves to be heard, and every story has the power to inspire. Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the neurodiverse community. Hosted by Jennifer Dantzler, a passionate advocate and educator, this show brings together autistic individuals, parents, educators, and community members to share real experiences, expert insights, and practical strategies. From navigating daily life to advocating for inclusion, each episode offers heartfelt conversations, powerful stories, and valuable resources to help us all better understand and support neurodiversity. The podcast where neurodiverse voices take center stage.
Ep 15: The Weighted Cape and Sensory Friendly Haircuts: Success in the Barbers Chair
Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism
22 minutes 45 seconds
1 month ago
Ep 15: The Weighted Cape and Sensory Friendly Haircuts: Success in the Barbers Chair
Getting a haircut is something many of us take for granted—but for neurodivergent individuals, it can be overwhelming and stressful. In this episode, Jennifer Dantzler sits down with Henry Tribes, a Dallas-based barber and the inventor of The Weighted Cape, to explore how one simple idea is transforming the haircutting experience.
Henry shares how his role as a father inspired his patience and compassion, why he created a sensory-friendly cape modeled after a weighted blanket, and how his barbershop has become a safe space for families seeking inclusive care. From bubble parties to fidget tools, his approach is about building trust, easing anxiety, and creating long-term comfort in the chair.
You’ll also hear Henry’s vision for the future—including providing free sensory-friendly haircuts in 2026 and his hopes to expand this inclusive model nationwide.
Tune in to discover how innovation, empathy, and community can change something as simple as a haircut into an act of inclusion.
Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism
Every voice deserves to be heard, and every story has the power to inspire. Shining Through: Inspiring Voices of Autism is a podcast dedicated to amplifying the neurodiverse community. Hosted by Jennifer Dantzler, a passionate advocate and educator, this show brings together autistic individuals, parents, educators, and community members to share real experiences, expert insights, and practical strategies. From navigating daily life to advocating for inclusion, each episode offers heartfelt conversations, powerful stories, and valuable resources to help us all better understand and support neurodiversity. The podcast where neurodiverse voices take center stage.