Re: Tips on teaching rollerskating

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We did this too, with my oldest. I think the theory is sound, but I'm

not sure it actually worked with her. She got fed up with it and

wanted her pedals back on again, but she didn't learn how to ride until

a year later. We didn't do this with the younger two, including my

NLDer, but I think the theory is sound, and definitely worth a try. You

just take the peddles off. The kids push themselves along on their

feet, and use the break as necessary. They're supposed to get familiar

with the balance of the bike doing this. They have to be able to touch

the ground securely on both sides.

>> Hi!

>>

>> I have a 7 yr old son (PDD) who has been trying to

>> learn rollerskating for the past 2.5 yrs. He can

>> independently take small steps (walk) with inline

>> skates and also tries to slide a little with one

>> leg.

>> What he hasn't figured out yet is how to switch legs

>> and slide fast. He has been at this stage for the

>> past

>> 2 yrs so I'm seeking advice on how to move him

>> forward

>> (literally!).

>>

>> He recently learned to ride a bike without training

>> wheels! This was only possible due to the excellent

>> advice I received from on this board. The

>> method

>> of removing pedals and coasting for a while really

>> works!!! Hats off to you for coming up with this

>> solution! Several therapists (including OT's) had

>> tried very hard to teach him before with no luck.

>>

>> If anyone has any similar trick that worked for

>> skating kindly share it with me. I'd really

>> appreciate

>> it!

>>

>> -Sangeeta

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Have you tried removing one training wheel at a time? Have them ride with just

one training wheel, then as they get more accustomed to the balancing act,

remove the other one.

Heidi

Re: Tips on teaching rollerskating

We did this too, with my oldest. I think the theory is sound, but I'm

not sure it actually worked with her. She got fed up with it and

wanted her pedals back on again, but she didn't learn how to ride until

a year later. We didn't do this with the younger two, including my

NLDer, but I think the theory is sound, and definitely worth a try. You

just take the peddles off. The kids push themselves along on their

feet, and use the break as necessary. They're supposed to get familiar

with the balance of the bike doing this. They have to be able to touch

the ground securely on both sides.

>> Hi!

>>

>> I have a 7 yr old son (PDD) who has been trying to

>> learn rollerskating for the past 2.5 yrs. He can

>> independently take small steps (walk) with inline

>> skates and also tries to slide a little with one

>> leg.

>> What he hasn't figured out yet is how to switch legs

>> and slide fast. He has been at this stage for the

>> past

>> 2 yrs so I'm seeking advice on how to move him

>> forward

>> (literally!).

>>

>> He recently learned to ride a bike without training

>> wheels! This was only possible due to the excellent

>> advice I received from on this board. The

>> method

>> of removing pedals and coasting for a while really

>> works!!! Hats off to you for coming up with this

>> solution! Several therapists (including OT's) had

>> tried very hard to teach him before with no luck.

>>

>> If anyone has any similar trick that worked for

>> skating kindly share it with me. I'd really

>> appreciate

>> it!

>>

>> -Sangeeta

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[Guest guest]

I don't know if this will help, but when my son was learning I literally got

down near his feet and pushed them the way they should go. Have you tried

someone showing him directly in front of him?

Good Luck~~

Rose

Re: Tips on teaching rollerskating

Have you tried removing one training wheel at a time? Have them ride with

just one training wheel, then as they get more accustomed to the balancing act,

remove the other one.

Heidi

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