PETA Dual Control Teaching Scissors

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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 easeADULT SIZE = 75mm pointedCHILD SIZE = 45mm rounded Show more