My son has developmental problems that have kept him from being able to ride a bike for what seems like forever. This is frustrating him to no end and breaking my heart. I heard about this contraption that you can buy that will turn a regular bike into a tricycle kind of thing. They sell adult trikes but I think that would be too big for him. Has anyone ever heard of or tried these kind of things? I tried putting training wheels on his bike and he is too heavy, the wheels just bend out. Which is really funny considering he weighs about 70 pounds soaking wet. (He has balance and motor skills problems, and someone suggested this kind of bike for him) What do you think?
Know anyone who welds? Try a tack (or) tig weld to hold the training wheels on as well as the regular screws for the mounting hardware.
There are special trikes for kids of all ages. My son used to have one. He's 10 and still has massive trouble w/a bike due to a prosthetic leg and clubfoot. I have another daughter who is developmentally delayed and almost 10. She can ride barely w/ training wheels but prefers to skate on the grass or ride the scooter. You'll need to talk w/ a PT or OT. Amtryke gives them away to some. Others at a massive discount. We had one that is usually a couple hundred of dollars but cost us $50 through this special program through your OT/ PT. It is a handcrank tryke and they have all sizes. Helps kids get the confidence up that they need. Wished I'd still had that bike, I'd give it to you. Check though about that. There is also a program throughout the nation but they only have it in Charlotte in NC. It's put on by the Autism Society & is awesome. Takes all kids who are delayed(not just kids w/ autism) and works w/ them for about 4 days, all day and some 90% of them can ride a bike afterwards. I wanted to go but obviously can't drive back & forth all day. Wrote them and told them to get one in Raleigh area--LOL. Wish I had more suggestions. I wish you all the best. It is quite the challenge for sure. Good luck. stephanie--mom to 7
Hi Stephanie, I like that idea. I have him an appointment with a place in Clayton called Kids R Us Therapy. They do Occupational therapy, and have a specialist for kids like Chris with Sensory Integration Dysfunction. I have been looking at some of these trikes and stuff, I am going to look at the site you suggested. I am from Charlotte, that is funny. Maybe I can get in touch with some people that I know in the disability services department and see what they can recommend to get something like that up here. Hmmmmm. Thanks for the suggestion Stephanie. I look forward to seeing Chris be able to ride. The look of accomplishment on their faces is priceless.
