Dual Control Training Scissors - 2" pointed tip blades

• 2" Pointed tip blades
• Allows a teacher and child to simultaneously cut
• Ideal for use with children with reduced grip strength
• Ideal for learning the opening and closing action of scissors

The Dual Control Training Scissors were developed, under consultation with Occupational Therapists, to assist the child with reduced grip strength, visual perceptual difficulties or tremor. The double loops on each handle allow a teacher and child to simultaneously complete the cutting action. The child uses the loops furthest from the blade, while the teacher uses the other loops to assist with any necessary control, force or guidance. Dual Control Training Scissors are ideal for use with older children to help in learning the opening and closing action of scissor skills.

Color coded handles easily identify whether for right hand (BLUE), for left hand (GREEN)

Indications for Dual Control Training Scissors:

• Child has poor visual motor co-ordination
• Child lacks the strength to complete a cutting action
• Child has a tremor and cannot place the scissors at a given starting point
• Child has poor background / foreground differentiation

How to Use Dual Control Training Scissors:

The child places his/her fingers through 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 strength for the cutting action.

Key Features of Dual Control Training Scissors:

• Double looped handles allows child and adult to simultaneously complete the cutting action
• Comfortable grip given by wide finger contact area
• Color coded handles easily identify whether for right hand (BLUE), or for left hand (GREEN) - (Both available)
• Stainless steel blades with guaranteed secure fixing to handles
• 2" pointed tip blades require adult supervision