Advice for a daddy and his girl.

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Hello everybody. I am interested in advice. This is my first post here but I am not new to forums. Feel free to speak candidly in responses. I am a huge fan of thoughtful sarcasm, so don't worry about that. If a reply is simply rude I will most likely just block that poster.

My daughter Chloe is 15 and is significantly affected by Autism with an additional MR (mildly retarded) diagnosis. If you know anything or have viewed any media about Autism. She checks all the boxes. Very stereotypical non-verbal, hand flapping, limited cognition ect . . .


Chloe has only a few activities she truly enjoys. She draws a lot, swimming, kind of a foodie and going for rides. On school days we will take two to three rides a day. On weekends we go for as many as 5 or 6 in a given day.


Initially, we would take rides on an ATV that was gifted to me for that reason. She would ride in front of me so I could place my arms around her. Each ride would light up her face, absolutely having the time of her life. As she got to big I was able to find a used UTV (side by side). I gave the gifted ATV to another father in similar circumstances. Again with our Can Am Commander her face told the story ear to ear grins and Chloe's first few strung together words appeared "Go Fast!". The UTV has fallen out of favour for several reasons, Hot in the summer, get muddy clean it off after each ride got old. Also if you "Go Fast!" off road repairs are common and expensive.


I have enjoyed motorcycle riding and have much of my life. Because of Chloe's limitations, I do not feel it would be safe for several reasons. I am confident I could not rely on her to keep a vigorous hold on the handholds or my back. It is also not likely she would lean properly into corners.


I am kind of confident a Spyder may be a life changer for us. I think "armrests" may overcome her lack of vigorous holding the hand holds. And it is my understanding a passenger lean will not adversely affect riding the way it would on a two-wheeled bike.


My question is two-fold. First, are there any FLAWS in my logic or assumptions about the Spyder. Second, if there are any STRATEGIES to getting into this at the lowest cost possible it would be very much appreciated. I can't forsake my "needs" because the cost of my "Wants" And for the last 13 years I have lived a debt free life which I have no desire to get back into debt ever again.


Thank you in advance for any advice or strategies.
Sincerely
Chloe's daddy
Bryan