Use of Adapted Bicycles on the Learning of Conventional Cycling by Children with Mental Retardation

This study investigated the use of adapted bicycles on the acquisition, maintenance, and generali- zation of conventional cycling by seven children with mild mental retardation. Feedback was used in addition to the adapted bicycles and consisted of pedal rate, head position, and steering participation. A multiple probe design was used. Participants were required to ride as far as possible for each trial. Results indicated that 100% of participants demonstrated acquisition of conventional cycling. Maintenance was demonstrated by 71.4% of participants, and generalization was demonstrated by 42.9% of participants. Results are interpreted from an ecological perspective.

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