PETA UK Ltd
PETA Dual Control Teaching Scissors
PETA Dual Control Teaching Scissors
SKU:OT073-R
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Recommned For:
- Introducing young children to scissor use
- Supporting children unable to hold the scissors independently
- Demonstrating scissor use to children who find it difficult to follow instructions
- Encouraging bilateral hand use
- Reduced grip strength and motor control
- Supporting children with a visual impairment or a tremor
- Developing confidence in reluctant scissor users
Our 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
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
ADULT SIZE = 75mm pointed
CHILD SIZE = 45mm rounded