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There many activities that children and young people with hemiplegia can enjoy, including music, sport, driving and bike riding. This section has information and guidance on these activities.</b> <ul> <li><a href="/web/20130404031717/http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/families/activities/bikes/">Bikes</a> Children of all ages love to ride a bike and children with hemiplegia are no different.</li> <li><a href="/web/20130404031717/http://www.hemihelp.org.uk/families/activities/driving/">Driving</a> Many people with hemiplegia are able to drive a car. 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