World Autism Awareness Day: Local barbershop champions autism inclusivity
By Bella Gerber
Published on April 2, 2026.
In honor of World Awareness Autism Day, Eddie Rivera, founder of New Style Hair Studio, has dedicated his shop to providing a calm, supportive environment for children with autism. The shop also offers an online training program to help barbers work with children on the autism spectrum. The studio now operates two locations in Connecticut.
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