I received the following email from my sister in law. I was hoping maybe one of my fellow VBMX members could help.
"I am working with a guy right now who has a 7 year old girl with developmental problems. She has difficulty with balance, runs on her toes, falls a lot, has difficulty expressing herself, etc. The guy is trying to find a tri-cycle big enough for her to ride because she will never be able to ride a bicycle.
Do you know of a used one or can you find a used one that is cheap? He said the new ones were more than he could afford."
Let me know if maybe you have something laying around that might fit the bill. I'll be happy to pay for packing costs + shipping.
-Jeffrey
Full Version: Help needed for a family friend.
Was able to find something local that will work just fine. Thanks.
Glad you were able to find something, just in case you happen upon this thread again, I found this link to an organization that helps kids learn to ride with specially designed bikes.
http://losethetrainingwheels.org/
Also, Im sure you sister in law's workmate knows, but those are all classic Autism traits. My son is also Autistic, and is learning to ride. He has a balance bike from trek, called the float, but so far he prefers his training wheel bike.
http://losethetrainingwheels.org/
Also, Im sure you sister in law's workmate knows, but those are all classic Autism traits. My son is also Autistic, and is learning to ride. He has a balance bike from trek, called the float, but so far he prefers his training wheel bike.
QUOTE (Criscobath @ Aug 13 2009, 11:07 AM) 
I received the following email from my sister in law. I was hoping maybe one of my fellow VBMX members could help.
"I am working with a guy right now who has a 7 year old girl with developmental problems. She has difficulty with balance, runs on her toes, falls a lot, has difficulty expressing herself, etc. The guy is trying to find a tri-cycle big enough for her to ride because she will never be able to ride a bicycle.
Do you know of a used one or can you find a used one that is cheap? He said the new ones were more than he could afford."
Let me know if maybe you have something laying around that might fit the bill. I'll be happy to pay for packing costs + shipping.
-Jeffrey
"I am working with a guy right now who has a 7 year old girl with developmental problems. She has difficulty with balance, runs on her toes, falls a lot, has difficulty expressing herself, etc. The guy is trying to find a tri-cycle big enough for her to ride because she will never be able to ride a bicycle.
Do you know of a used one or can you find a used one that is cheap? He said the new ones were more than he could afford."
Let me know if maybe you have something laying around that might fit the bill. I'll be happy to pay for packing costs + shipping.
-Jeffrey
hi...i am an occupational therapist and saw your post. the bike you speak of is called adaptive equipment. there are many manufacturers who will/can make you what you want. google adaptive equipment and that should help, or at least get you started. if not you can adapt an existing trike to fit the needs of the client. raised seat, wider bars velcro strapps on pedals, ect... if you need help descussing somethoing please email me circleinasun@hotmail.com my name is paul.
QUOTE (mxer746 @ Aug 14 2009, 05:53 AM)
Glad you were able to find something, just in case you happen upon this thread again, I found this link to an organization that helps kids learn to ride with specially designed bikes.
http://losethetrainingwheels.org/
Also, Im sure you sister in law's workmate knows, but those are all classic Autism traits. My son is also Autistic, and is learning to ride. He has a balance bike from trek, called the float, but so far he prefers his training wheel bike.
http://losethetrainingwheels.org/
Also, Im sure you sister in law's workmate knows, but those are all classic Autism traits. My son is also Autistic, and is learning to ride. He has a balance bike from trek, called the float, but so far he prefers his training wheel bike.
That is great to hear one of my sons (9yr old) is autistic and has benn riding with out training wheels for about 3 years or so and has finally followed in his brothers steps and has been "racing" at our local track in Evansville In. He is very easily distracted and can go around the track without watching the track very much (a little scary). Don't give up. It was very cool to see him ride the track for the first time
Thanks for the info, guys.
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