Comments on: Freedom of Movement: The Importance of Riding a Bike http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/ Family, Health, Home and Lifestyles Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:48:36 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.4 hourly 1 By: Today Show Tomorrow on Autism and Vaccines http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-559149 Today Show Tomorrow on Autism and Vaccines Wed, 29 Oct 2008 22:23:08 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-559149 [...] and autism. I was interviewed for it, and I think there should be some footage of a certain boy riding his bike. Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, bikes, Books, disabilities blog, disability, healing, [...] [...] and autism. I was interviewed for it, and I think there should be some footage of a certain boy riding his bike. Tags: asd, asperger, autism, autism blog, bikes, Books, disabilities blog, disability, healing, [...]

]]> By: Best Not to Bike Alone http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-561678 Best Not to Bike Alone Sat, 06 Sep 2008 23:32:06 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-561678 [...] Police officers in Freehold, New Jersey, rescued 6-year-old Jahmir Mayfield from biking into traffic. Jahmar has autism and ADHD and had just learned to ride a bike; today’s Asbury Park Press noted that he has a tendency to wander for home and wears a “global positioning tracking device around his wrist.” I have to keep knock on wood, but so far Charlie not been once inclined to take his bike out and strap on his helmet (yes, he always insists on wearing it) and head for the streets on his own. He seems to equate bike-riding with Jim going with him too and I think for now, best he keep thinking that. It’s the downside of freedom of movement. [...] [...] Police officers in Freehold, New Jersey, rescued 6-year-old Jahmir Mayfield from biking into traffic. Jahmar has autism and ADHD and had just learned to ride a bike; today’s Asbury Park Press noted that he has a tendency to wander for home and wears a “global positioning tracking device around his wrist.” I have to keep knock on wood, but so far Charlie not been once inclined to take his bike out and strap on his helmet (yes, he always insists on wearing it) and head for the streets on his own. He seems to equate bike-riding with Jim going with him too and I think for now, best he keep thinking that. It’s the downside of freedom of movement. [...]

]]> By: Speaking Aut http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-557932 Speaking Aut Fri, 29 Aug 2008 17:40:25 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-557932 For me, biking is independence. I'll probably never drive, for various reasons, but the fact that I can ride a bike, coupled with the fact that I live in a bicycle-friendly city that also has decent (not perfect, and not even great!) public transit, means that I'm not stranded. Of course, it took me until I was eight or so to lose the training wheels, but once I did, I was <em>gone</em>. For me, biking is independence. I’ll probably never drive, for various reasons, but the fact that I can ride a bike, coupled with the fact that I live in a bicycle-friendly city that also has decent (not perfect, and not even great!) public transit, means that I’m not stranded.

Of course, it took me until I was eight or so to lose the training wheels, but once I did, I was gone.

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-559061 Kristina Chew, PhD Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:47:17 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-559061 That's fabulous! Wishing you many happy bike rides! That’s fabulous! Wishing you many happy bike rides!

]]> By: jamie http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-563221 jamie Fri, 29 Aug 2008 12:40:29 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-563221 Happy to report that all seven kids in the Lose The Training Wheels camp class rode a 2-wheeler with varying levels of proficiency within the 5 days. Hunter is by no means an expert, but he is on his way! I recommend it highly. Happy to report that all seven kids in the Lose The Training Wheels camp class rode a 2-wheeler with varying levels of proficiency within the 5 days. Hunter is by no means an expert, but he is on his way! I recommend it highly.

]]> By: Yvette Kee http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-559012 Yvette Kee Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:35:54 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-559012 We have a GREAT product for kids of all abilities. It is not a regular 2 wheeled bike, but a four wheeled "rowing propelled" toy. It is being used in hundreds of hospitals and clinics nationwide because kids of all abilities can ride it. It helps with low tone, motor planning, muscle strengthening etc. We welcome you to read more and watch the videos of how the Power Pumper works by visiting our website. We can refer you to other specialty bike manufacturers as well, if you do not feel the Power Pumper is a good fit for your child! We have a GREAT product for kids of all abilities. It is not a regular 2 wheeled bike, but a four wheeled “rowing propelled” toy. It is being used in hundreds of hospitals and clinics nationwide because kids of all abilities can ride it. It helps with low tone, motor planning, muscle strengthening etc. We welcome you to read more and watch the videos of how the Power Pumper works by visiting our website. We can refer you to other specialty bike manufacturers as well, if you do not feel the Power Pumper is a good fit for your child!

]]> By: Andrea http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-561994 Andrea Fri, 01 Aug 2008 01:48:21 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-561994 @AS Home Ed: I have to thank you for posting this link! Tonight, my son rode a 2 wheeler for the first time and it was an amazing experience for all of us! I didn't follow the steps exactly, but they worked just the same! Thanks so much! @AS Home Ed: I have to thank you for posting this link! Tonight, my son rode a 2 wheeler for the first time and it was an amazing experience for all of us! I didn’t follow the steps exactly, but they worked just the same! Thanks so much!

]]> By: AS Home Ed http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-557401 AS Home Ed Sun, 27 Jul 2008 21:02:37 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-557401 There's some very well written instructions for training kids how to ride a bike here http://www.aspergersupport.org.uk/bikeride.html There’s some very well written instructions for training kids how to ride a bike here

http://www.aspergersupport.org.uk/bikeride.html

]]> By: Kristina Chew, PhD http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-558253 Kristina Chew, PhD Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:08:18 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-558253 This is wonderful-----would love to know more of the results. Have definitely noted that a good bike ride helps my son's sleeping. And fundamental to my son learning has been the "you can do it!" attitude provided by his dad. Thanks again. This is wonderful—–would love to know more of the results. Have definitely noted that a good bike ride helps my son’s sleeping. And fundamental to my son learning has been the “you can do it!” attitude provided by his dad.

Thanks again.

]]> By: Dale Ulrich http://www.blisstree.com/articles/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/comment-page-1/#comment-559271 Dale Ulrich Wed, 02 Jul 2008 15:00:22 +0000 http://www.autismvox.com/freedom-of-movement-the-importance-of-riding-a-bike/#comment-559271 Our research on training youth with ASD and Down syndrome at the U of Michigan was a great success the past 2 weeks with 67% learning to ride a 2 wheel bike in the Ann Arbor site and 63% learning in the Marne/Grand Rapids site. The data we currently have from both sites suggests that parent's perceptions of their child's ability to ride a 2 wheel bike increase dramatically and they also indicated that their child slept better then ever following the 75 minutes of continuous riding exercise each day. We will monitor each rider for the next 12 months to see if they increase their level of physical activity, balance, leg strength, and frequency of participation in the community. Our research on training youth with ASD and Down syndrome at the U of Michigan was a great success the past 2 weeks with 67% learning to ride a 2 wheel bike in the Ann Arbor site and 63% learning in the Marne/Grand Rapids site. The data we currently have from both sites suggests that parent’s perceptions of their child’s ability to ride a 2 wheel bike increase dramatically and they also indicated that their child slept better then ever following the 75 minutes of continuous riding exercise each day. We will monitor each rider for the next 12 months to see if they increase their level of physical activity, balance, leg strength, and frequency of participation in the community.

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