Jason,
Rifton Company makes some beautiful, lasting tricycles, your child will
outgrow them before they break down.  They have different adaptations such
as trunk support, specially designed handlebars and very important, pedals
where you can strap someones foot onto the pedal, they are high enough for
an adult to push to help a little also, very sturdy, very durable.  Here's
the website http://www.communityplaythings.com/  Look for Rifton equipment.
You can get a catalog.

Beth t the OT




-----Original Message-----
From: Jason Kruse PA-C [mailto:[log in to unmask]]
Sent: Friday, April 11, 2003 10:12 AM
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Subject: Need a special tricycle


Hello all-
Can anyone direct me to a distributor of tricycles that are designed with a
hemiplegic in mind? My 6 yr old is hypotone and mild left hemiplegic. The
main problem is the stregnth to do the alternating feet pedaling, keeping
the feet on the pedals. Keeping the left hand on the handle, and controlled
turning of the handle bars. She want to do it but you can see that she is
starting to avoid them. Since everyone else her age and younger are doing
this already it is now another thing that is excluding her from social play.
Sure do appreciate any leads or anecdotal suggestions..

Thanks a bunch

Jason K