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Finding a great therapeutic bike for a child with special needs.

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Saucer Switch

Note: Review only, product no longer for sale.

Switches Ideal for Those with Limited Motor Abilities

These handy switches are specially designed for individuals who are unable to control or sustain the hand or wrist movements necessary to operate traditional plate switches. The Saucer Switch is activated with just a light touch. The Adjustable Pressure Switch allows the user to adjust the pressure from approximately 1/2 to 32 ounces and has a small LED lamp that glows when the switch is turned on by user pressure. Internal Battery power is consumed only when the switch is activated. Comes with a 1/8" plug.

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Saucer Switch

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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Protecting children with spina bifida in the pool

Swimming in the shallow end poses a special hazard for children without sensation in their legs. To ensure their safety try putting the child into a swim aid like the Dolphin and avoiding the shallow end all together. Don't forget to check the latex-status, most are latex-free.

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