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Finding a great therapeutic bike for a child with special needs.
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Mobility Aid Trike - Hand Drive Large
Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.
An adapted bike that won't break your budget!
Mobility Aid Trikes (MATs) promote coordination, postural alignment, balance, exercise and fun. MATs come in either hand or foot powered models and all feature growth adjustability. Seats have full buttock/back support (6"D x 10"W x 9"H) with a 90 degree angled back. Standard 45 degrees hip belt and cushioned abduction wedge improve pelvic and truck stability. Special Features: Wide, low base Turning stops No back step construction Solid rubber tires and pedals, Scratch resistant finish Therapeutic handlebar allows for both vetical and horizontal hand positioning. Check out the add-on options available. They let you customize the MAT to offer the exact support needed. Prefect for indoor/outdoor use. Maximum MAT rider weight is 68 lb. For perfect fit measure from HJ-HB=Hip joint to heel bottom. This model is ideal for 21-27" (HJ-HB). This model is hand powered. Foot-powered version also available. Pedals and wheels contain latex.
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Typical Access Profile
Auditory Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Hearing Hyper-Acute |
Vision Normal Low Extremely Low Not Using Vision |
Gross Motor All Some Few Not Using Gross Motor |
Fine Motor All Some Few Not Using Fine Motor |
Developmental Age Range 0 - 2 3 - 5 6 - 8 9 - 12 13 and Over |
Language Typical Some Spoken Receptive Only Sign Assistive/Augmentitive Not Using Language |
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Bringing Two Hands Together In The Midline
Look for toys that offer many grasping points like the Nobbly Wobbly, the Winkle, or the Skwish. Place the child on his or her back. Offer the toy to the side of the child, moving the toy slowly towards the child's midline. Alternate sides, concentrating on the weaker side if there is one. Gradually the child will begin reaching out with both hands. This is especially helpful for premature babies, children with hypotonia, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy , and general developmental delays.