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How can
I get an AmTryke® therapeutic tricycle for my child?
You can get an AmTryke® tricycle for your child one of two ways.
You can purchase a tryke by going to our Store
page or if you are unable to afford the cost of a tryke, you can
place your child's name on our Wish
List.
What is the Wish List?
When a child's parents are unable to afford the cost of an AmTryke®
and the required forms are filled out and submitted to the AMBUCS™
Resource Center, the child's name is placed on our Wish
List. When a chapter raises the funds the next name is picked
off the list, the parent is notified, and the tryke is shipped to
the child's parents.
What Forms Are Required
to be Filled Out?
There are three forms that must be submitted to the local AMBUCS™
chapter or the Resource Center. They are:
Request Form-
This form can be filled out by the parent or therapist. Make sure
a physical address is provided since we cannot ship to a PO Box.
Assessment Form-
National AMBUCS™, Inc. and AmTryke®, LLC believe in therapeutic
intervention and require that either a therapist or physician be consulted
before a tryke is provided for a child. This form must be filled out
completely and signed off on by either the child's therapist or physician.
Liability Waiver-
The parent or guardian must sign the Waiver an submit it with the
other forms.
Where Can my Child Try
an AmTryke® tricycle?
There are over 200 AmTryke Demonstration Sites across the United States.
You can find if one is near you visting our online
DemoSite list. Click on your state and browse the available sites
and contact information. Call the contact person and ask for an AmTryke®
evaluation. They will have the forms there to be submitted for a tryke.
What If There Isn't
a Site Near Me?
Take the request
form, assessment
form, and liability
waiver to your child's therapist or physician. The arm length
and leg inseam length are particularly important if the child has
not tried a tryke.
How Do I Know What Size
Tryke Will Work for my Child?
There are four trykes now in production and available for use:
Toddler- For use by children approximately 1 to 4 years of age with
an inseam of 15 to 18-inches in length.
Regular-
For use by children approximately 4 to 8 years of age with an inseam
of 17 to 22-inches in length.
All Terrain-
For use by children approximately 7 to 12 years of age with an inseam
of 19 to 24-inches in length. The steering cannot be restricted on
this tryke so children must be able to power the tryke and keep it
going in a straight line.
Large-
For use by children approximately 7 years and up with an inseam of
21 to 32-inches in length.
How Do the Trykes Work?
The AmTryke® works with a continuous chain mechanism that moves
the hands and feet together. This allows the stronger limbs to help
the weaker limbs and build strength and stamina.
Can the Trykes be Adapted
Further?
Yes, while the trykes in their standard form will work for most children
we realize that many children require further adaptations for the
tryke to work for them. AmTryke®, LLC has developed a
line of accessory items to further adapt a tryke to a child's
needs. You can check these accessories out in Store.
How are the Trykes Shipped?
AmTryke® tricycles ship either by FedEx Ground or UPS Ground.
Accessories ship UPS Ground.
How Do I Purchase a
Tryke?
You can place an order on our Store
site or call 1-800-838-1845. AmTryke®, LLC accepts payment
in the form of Visa, MasterCard, or American Express. Please allow
5 to 7 days for delivery.
What is the Wait Time
for Wish List Requests?
Wish List Requests are filled as AMBUCS® chapters raise the funds.
General wait time is three to six months. This may lengthen or shorten
based on availability of funds.
How do I use the Toddler
Tryke Footstraps?
It's easy. Just
follow these instructions. Adobe Reader Required to view PDF.
I Have a Question Not
Covered Above?
If you have any other questions not covered above contact us at 1-800-838-1845
or email us at [email protected].
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