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Ilsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-26-10 05:38 PM
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My 13 year old autistic son rode a bicycle today.
It was the first time he was able to ride without training wheels. He doesn't know how to brake yet (reverse pedalling), but he is steering the bike on his own, and starting the ride without assistance.

I cried when I got the phone call about it.
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Kajsa Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sat Feb-27-10 10:06 AM
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1. This is wonderful, Ilsa!
http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_mesg&forum=389&topic_id=7803071&mesg_id=7806609

I'm so glad you shared this in GD!

:) :hug:
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Odin2005 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Sun Feb-28-10 01:10 AM
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2. It took me till I was 9 to ride without training wheels
It's my motor and coordination deficits. I was delayed in being able to tie my shoe and button shirts, as well. I still have trouble buttoning some shirts.
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nadinbrzezinski Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Jun-09-10 10:46 PM
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3. Good for him
And you
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