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Barber cuts the stress for children with autism

A barber with autism has launched a mobile business aimed at neurodivergent clients across the North East.

Jonathan Paton said he was prompted to help after his autistic son had a traumatic experience getting his hair cut.

Mr Paton, from Great Lumley, County Durham, who previously served in the Army, said his key focus was allowing young customers over an hour to have their hair cut.

"That's what these people need, they need time."

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