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Jellyjam

Hello all 

im brand new on here tonight and what's prompted me to post a plea for help is that our middle child is turning 3 in December and 2 months ago we received his diagnosis of being on the spectrum. 

Reslly impressed by the intervention by the various agencies already and he's started at pre school and is settling in really well . 

Now we have this news I am keen to do the 'right' thing for him every step of the way and included in that is making sure I can research the best things for him not only for fun but also for development ... And I would love to give him a helping hand towards the world of trikes/ bikes for his birthday. He is a typical climber, loves jumping , wrestling, tickles... Loves swings and big slides - so very able physically - however when out walking he doesn't walk for long - preferring to jump in the buggy frequently , yet keen to climb out when we stop. We tried him in the bike we had for our first born but didn't want to sit on it. Either too uncomfortable ? Strange? Possible feelings of feeling unsafe on it ?? We have none to very little verbal communication with him, he understands plenty but his own speech hasn't developed yet, so explaining things isn't really an option yet. 

Am I trying to go down an avenue he's just not ready for yet? Do we try / buy various things?? We don't have an endless pot of money and really don't want to put him off the idea either! i like the idea of the smart trikes 3 in 1 but not sure if he's too big already - he weighs 2 stone ... Is a bslance bike a good option?? Am thinking to get him a indoor trampoline and I've seen a great animal bouncey sit thing like a space hopper to see if that inspires him ... We got a bouncey castle to go in the garden during the summer and he loved that. 

Any help suggestions and advice would be really great, thanks

  • zone_tripper said:

    When I was a child, it took me a long time to be able to ride a bike without stabilisers on it.  Eventually, I got the hang of riding a bike without stabilisers, but it took a lot of trial and error.  

    Same here.

    My sense of balance is terrible.

    Well, it's ok as long as I stay balanced, but as soon as I go off balance I tend to over compensate, which just makes it worse.

  • When I was a child, it took me a long time to be able to ride a bike without stabilisers on it.  Eventually, I got the hang of riding a bike without stabilisers, but it took a lot of trial and error.  

  • Ck, 

    thats great that your little star is loving the world of speed ! Bless him and what a moment for you when he took off 

    We started Xmas / bday shopping today and went to toys r us ... And all the way around I was questioning every single item and toy as to whether it was going to be good enough for him.... Sigh. I'm sure it'll all be fine ! 

  • My little boy has just turned 4, and was diagnosed last month, after nearly a year of waiting.

    He sounds very similar to your little one, loves climbing, forever jumping and an all round dare devil!

    He had a trike and a scooter for his 3rd birthday, and had more interest in tipping them up and watching the wheels spin than making any effort to ride them. He would sit on them.

    About 6 months ago he started sitting on and pushing his trike along with his feet.

    Then just about a month ago he started pedalling his trike.

    He is now so fast on it, I have to jog to keep up!! And everywhere we go now, he asks 'Ride bike?'

    Just takes a bit more time is all.

    Good luck and best wishes x

     

     

  • Thanks sooo much for the welcome reply. I feel a bit weird & daft for posting the question - out of all the questions I / we have its one of the more trivial !! I am inclined to agree with you though and very much appreciate an opinion from someone who's been there. So lovely to hear your little one went on to learn and enjoy bike riding- that's superb - it's one of those landmarks in a child's life we hope will happen - and I suppose - expect to happen . 

    Not saying our eldest is perfect for one second but he had little ride on cars and a wooden trike around the house from age 1 and loved them so he was naturally moved onto his first bike with stabilisers at age 2 ... He spent 6 months pedalling backwards and we tried to teach him a few times but it was whilst he was out playing with older children that he finally learnt at 2&half ...he's been mad on bikes and scooters since ... I did wonder that by watching his older brother perhaps may encourage / motivate a sign of interest ... But I am also very aware now we have 3 children that they are all verrrrry different in their own ways ... Never mind add in ASD ... our youngest is only a year younger - i can see her wanting a bike at age 2 ... Maybe by then our middle one will be interested or ready .. I like the trampoline idea and the big hooper toy looks fab - spotted on a google search from " sensory Toy warehouse"

    our gift buying has always come from lots of thought and consideration - now it's also out of a need to learn, understand and encourage - last thing I want is to hamper or harm any confidence at his little tender age x

  • hi jellyjam - your child sounds simialr to mine when he was that age.  He had play equipment in the garden + enjoyed physical activities.  He was given a little bike with stabilisers at around the same age as your son by a grandparent.  He didn't really take to it.  Sat on it, pedalled (backwards) repeatedly, despite all our efforts to rectify it.  Learnt to ride a bike well a few yrs later at school.  He learnt in the playground.    I think you shd be guided by your child's obvious interests.  As you say, you're not a bottomless pit as far as money's concerned.  Also it can be disappointing all round if a special gift is bought + then proves to be a dud.  Plus it can be pressurising for the child.  Maybe from what you say a trampoline wd be welcomed by him, esp with him enjoying a bouncy castle so much.  He'll come to wanting a bike in his own time, perhaps.  No rush.  bw