What is the Gaming Controller Grips Assessment Kit?

The Gaming Controller Grips Assessment Kit is a complete trial set of the Thumb Soldier gaming controller grip range, letting parents, carers and any occupational therapist supporting the family try every grip option before buying. It is designed for children with dyspraxia, cerebral palsy or other motor control and fine motor difficulties, where the right grip style can vary a great deal from child to child.

How it helps

Choosing the right controller grip for a child with motor control difficulties is rarely a one-size-fits-all decision. One child may need a larger surface grip for palm control, while another may need an extended stick for very limited hand strength. Rather than buying single kits by trial and error, this assessment kit gives a family every knuckle kit size and every add-on grip style to test at home, so the final purchase is based on what actually works for their child.

• Removes the guesswork from choosing a gaming grip, letting a child try each style and settle on the one that gives them the most independence and comfort.
• Useful for families who are also working with an occupational therapist, as the same kit doubles as a professional assessment tool.
• Saves money in the long run compared with buying and returning several individual kits to find the right fit.
• Every kit clips on and off without tools, so trying different options does not risk any damage to the family's existing controller.

Designed for reduced hand function

This kit is produced by The Active Hands Company, a specialist in gripping aids for people with reduced hand function, including dyspraxia, cerebral palsy, and other conditions affecting coordination and grip strength. Having every option available at once means parents do not need to rely on guesswork, or on a professional assessment appointment, to identify what will help their child most.

If you are unsure which gaming grip style will suit your child best, this assessment kit takes the uncertainty out of the decision, letting them try everything before you settle on the right one.

• Includes all three knuckle kit sizes: P (fits PS5, PS4, PlayStation Access Controller, Nintendo Switch 2, 8BitDo Lite SE 2.4G), X (fits Xbox One/X/S/Elite and Steam Deck OLED), and S (fits Nintendo Switch 1, Meta Quest 3, Proteus Mini and 8BitDo Lite 2).
• Includes all six add-on grip styles: Shroom, Studs, Sticks, Racer, Orbitalls and Rest, so every available grip shape can be tried.
• Supplied in a carry case for easy storage and reuse across assessments or repeat trials.
• Tool-free clip-on fitting for every kit included, with no disassembly of the controller required and no marks left behind when removed.
• Durable construction designed to withstand extended, intense gameplay.
• Controllers are not included; the kit is designed to fit onto controllers the family or professional already has access to.

• Every grip style in one kit. Lets a child with dyspraxia, cerebral palsy or motor control difficulties try each option and find what genuinely works for them.
• Takes the guesswork out of buying. No need to purchase single kits one at a time to discover the right fit.
• Doubles as a professional assessment tool. The same set an occupational therapist would use, available directly to families.
• Made by disability gaming and grip specialists. Produced by The Active Hands Company, who focus specifically on gripping aids for reduced hand function.

What's in the Box

1 x carry case containing all three Knuckle Kit sizes (P, S, X) and all six Add-on Kits (Shroom, Studs, Sticks, Racer, Orbitalls, Rest).

Compatibility

Compatible with PS5, PS4, PlayStation Access Controller, Nintendo Switch 1 and 2, Xbox One/X/S/Elite, Steam Deck OLED, Meta Quest 3, Proteus Mini and 8BitDo Lite/Lite SE controllers. Controllers are sold separately.

Delivery and Returns

Standard UK delivery applies. See our Delivery and Returns page for full details.

• What is the Gaming Controller Grips Assessment Kit and who is it for?
  It is a complete trial set containing every gaming controller grip style, designed for parents, carers and professionals supporting a child with dyspraxia, cerebral palsy or other motor control difficulties. It lets a family try every option before deciding what to buy.
• How is this different from buying a single Gaming Controller Grips kit?
  A single kit only includes one knuckle kit size and one add-on grip style, chosen in advance. This assessment kit includes every size and every grip style, so families and professionals can test options rather than guessing.
• Is this suitable for a child with dyspraxia?
  Yes, it is designed for children with dyspraxia and other conditions affecting fine motor control and grip strength, where the ideal grip style often differs from child to child. Trying multiple options first helps identify what will genuinely help.
• Is this kit also suitable for cerebral palsy or other motor control difficulties?
  Yes, The Active Hands Company designs its gripping aids for a range of conditions affecting hand function and coordination, including cerebral palsy. The full range of grip styles in this kit means most needs can be tried and matched.
• What age range is this kit suitable for?
  No specific age range is set by the manufacturer; suitability depends on the console and controller a child already uses rather than their age. It suits any child old enough to use a games console independently.
• What is included in the assessment kit?
  The kit includes all three knuckle kit sizes and all six add-on grip styles, supplied together in a carry case. Controllers are not included and must already be owned by the family.
• Can this kit be used by an occupational therapist as well as a parent?
  Yes, the same kit is used by occupational therapists and assistive technology professionals for assessments, and is equally suitable for parents assessing options for their own child at home.