SENSORY SAFE SOLUTIONS: Kate Owens Heins, the visionary CEO and Founder of The Sensory Safe Solution, boasts a wealth of experience behind the chair since 2000 as a salon owner since 2011 and with five years dedicated to researching sensory-safe services and refining the associated processes.

Beyond professional expertise, she brings a deeply personal touch as a parent to a son with autism. In a remarkably short span of just over two years, Kate has led the organization to successfully certify over 4000 providers across 45 states and 7 countries, creating 957,00 safe spaces globally, establishing The Sensory Safe Solution as a beacon of transformative support for the barbering and cosmetology industry.

Kate’s Industry Professional Class Description:  

Unlock a New Level of Mastery.

Transform your chair into a safe haven. In just two hours, our course gives you the specialized skills to provide sensory-safe services for clients with Autism (ASD) and Sensory Processing Disorder (SPD).

Move beyond the basics. We’ll teach you to decode behavior vs. stimming and master techniques that make restraints obsolete. You’ll learn to build trust, not trauma.

Become the stylist families are searching for. Upon completion, you become a Certified Sensory-Safe Provider. We put you on the map—literally—by adding you to our Global Database, connecting you directly with the families who need you most.

Your Investment Includes:

● Credentials: Official Certification (Print & Digital) + Window Decal.

● Visibility: Priority listing on our Global Provider Database.

● Toolkit: Success Templates & Exclusive Brand Discounts.

Attendees Must Bring Tool List:

• Open mind and Open heart

Kate’s Second Class Description:  

Sensory Safe Community Member Certification

Transform Your Space into a Safe Haven

Presented By: The Sensory Safe Solution

It doesn't take an expert to be inclusive—it takes a willingness to learn. In this focused 90-minute workshop, we translate the "Sensory Safe" methodology into actionable steps for everyday community spaces. Move beyond simple awareness and learn how to "Create Trust, Not Trauma" in your business, classroom, or neighborhood.

You will learn to:

● Shift Your Lens: Distinguish between a "behavioral issue" and a sensory response to build empathy.

● Spot the Triggers: Identify common environmental aggressors (lights, sounds, textures) that cause anxiety.

● De-escalate: Master simple communication adjustments that lower anxiety instantly.

Includes:

● Sensory Safe Community Member Certificate

● Window Decal/Digital Badge to display to the public, signaling that your space is safe and inclusive.

Attendees must bring tool list:

• Open mind and Open heart