Ideal for learning the opening/closing action of scissor skills. Developed, under consultation with Occupational Therapists, to assist the special needs child who has poor visual motor coordination; lacks the strength to complete a cutting action; has a tremor and cannot place the scissors at a given starting point; has poor background/foreground differentiation.
Dual Control Teaching Scissors have been developed under consultation with Occupational Therapists to assist the child who.
Has poor visuomotor co-ordination
Lacks the strength to complete the cutting action
Has a tremor and cannot place the scissors at a given starting point
Has poor background/foreground differentiation.
Also ideal for use in Early Years settings to teach the opening/closing action of scissor skills.
The child uses the loops furthest from the blade, whilst the adult places their fingers over the child’s hand and through the loops nearest the blade to assist with placement, guidance and strength.
Double loop handles
Allows therapist/teacher and child to simultaneously complete the cutting action:
Wide finger contact area
Ensures a comfortable grip which can be maintained throughout use
Colour coded handles
Easily identify correct pair to use : Blue handles = Right Hand Green handles = Left Hand
High quality stainless steel blade
Provides longevity and cuts through paper with ease CHILD SIZE = 45mm rounded
Dual Control Training Scissors - Peta
Ideal for learning the opening/closing action of scissor skills. Developed, under consultation with Occupational Therapists, to assist the special needs child who has poor visual motor coordination; lacks the strength to complete a cutting action; has a tremor and cannot place the scissors at a given starting point; has poor background/foreground differentiation.